How to pronounce kun
Say it like KUHN. Kun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of kun
American and British speakers say kun in essentially the same way: /kʌn/ in the US and /kʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN.
What does kun mean?
- In the Japanese language, the pronunciation, or reading, of a kanji character as a native Japanese word that means what the character represents, contrasted with on.“Most kanji have two kinds of reading, called "on" and "kun".”
Words that rhyme with kun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kun.
Questions about saying kun
How do you pronounce kun?
Say KUHN. The American pronunciation is /kʌn/. In British English it is /kʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kun?
Kun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say kun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌn/ and the British form is /kʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.