How to pronounce kinnikinnick
Say it like kin-ih-kih-NIK. Kinnikinnick has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIK).
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- kin
- ih
- kih
- NIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinnikinnick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinnikinnick
American and British speakers say kinnikinnick in essentially the same way: /ˌkɪnɪkɪˈnɪk/ in the US and /ˌkɪnɪkɪˈnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kin-ih-kih-NIK.
What does kinnikinnick mean?
- A mixture of bark, dried leaves, and often berries and/or tobacco, which is smoked.
- Any of the plants whose berries, leaves or bark are used in this mixture.“He ate kinnikinnick berries.”
Where does kinnikinnick come from?
Originally spelled with an "l" in the first part (i.e.
Words that rhyme with kinnikinnick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinnikinnick.
Questions about saying kinnikinnick
How do you pronounce kinnikinnick?
Say kin-ih-kih-NIK. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪnɪkɪˈnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkɪnɪkɪˈnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinnikinnick?
Kinnikinnick has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIK). Broken into parts: kin · ih · kih · NIK.
Do Americans and Brits say kinnikinnick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɪnɪkɪˈnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkɪnɪkɪˈnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.