How to pronounce kinsman
Say it like KINZ-man. Kinsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KINZ).
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- KINZ
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kinsman
American and British speakers say kinsman in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪnzˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈkɪnzˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KINZ-man.
What does kinsman mean?
- A male relative.
Where does kinsman come from?
From Middle English kynnesman, equivalent to kin + -s- + -man.
Questions about saying kinsman
How do you pronounce kinsman?
Say KINZ-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪnzˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈkɪnzˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinsman?
Kinsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KINZ). Broken into parts: KINZ · man.
Do Americans and Brits say kinsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪnzˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈkɪnzˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.