How to pronounce namkeen
Say it like num-KEEN. Namkeen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEEN).
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- num
- KEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Namkeen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of namkeen
American and British speakers say namkeen in essentially the same way: /nəmˈkin/ in the US and /nəmˈkiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: num-KEEN.
What does namkeen mean?
- Any savoury snack eaten between meals.
Words that rhyme with namkeen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of namkeen.
Questions about saying namkeen
How do you pronounce namkeen?
Say num-KEEN. The American pronunciation is /nəmˈkin/. In British English it is /nəmˈkiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in namkeen?
Namkeen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEEN). Broken into parts: num · KEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say namkeen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəmˈkin/ and the British form is /nəmˈkiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.