How to pronounce kino
Say it like KEE-noh. Kino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-noh.
What does kino mean?
- A botanical gum produced by various trees and other plants, particularly bloodwood species of eucalypts (Angophora, Corymbia, Eucalyptus), Butea, and Pterocarpus, used in tanning and dyeing and as an astringent in medicine.
- Physical contact with another person, touch.
Where does kino come from?
18th century. Perhaps borrowed from Mandingo cano, or from a language of the East Indies.
Words that rhyme with kino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kino.
Questions about saying kino
How do you pronounce kino?
Say KEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kino?
Kino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · noh.
Is kino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkiːnəʊ/ (KEE-noh).