How to pronounce kirin
Say it like KIR-in. Kirin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIR).
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- KIR
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kirin
American and British speakers say kirin in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪrɪn/ in the US and /ˈkɪrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIR-in.
What does kirin mean?
- Synonym of qilin; typically used in Japanese contexts.
Questions about saying kirin
How do you pronounce kirin?
Say KIR-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɪrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirin?
Kirin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIR). Broken into parts: KIR · in.
Do Americans and Brits say kirin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪrɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkɪrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.