How to pronounce kremlin
Say it like KREM-lun. Kremlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREM).
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- KREM
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kremlin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kremlin
American and British speakers say kremlin in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛmlən/ in the US and /ˈkrɛmlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREM-lun.
What does kremlin mean?
- A fortified, central complex found in various Russian cities.
Words that rhyme with kremlin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kremlin.
Questions about saying kremlin
How do you pronounce kremlin?
Say KREM-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛmlən/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛmlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kremlin?
Kremlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREM). Broken into parts: KREM · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say kremlin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛmlən/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛmlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.