How to pronounce kinship
Say it like KIN-ship. Kinship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinship pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinship
American and British speakers say kinship in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIN-ship.
What does kinship mean?
- Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
- Relation or connection by nature or character.
Where does kinship come from?
From kin + -ship.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying kinship
How do you pronounce kinship?
Say KIN-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinship?
Kinship has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say kinship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.