How to pronounce “kind”
Say “kind” in one beat
kind
/kaɪnd/
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- kindkaɪnd
- IPA (American)
- /kaɪnd/
- IPA (British)
- /kaɪnd/
- Respelling
- KYND
- Syllables
- 1 — kind
- Stress
- One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /kaɪnd/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
- Part of speech
- noun, adjective
- Difficulty
- Beginner — most learners get this on the first take
What “kind” means
- noun
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
“sculpture is a form of art”
- adjective
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
“kind to sick patients”
- adjective
agreeable, conducive to comfort
“a dry climate kind to asthmatics”
Say it in a sentence
“The stranger was kind enough to help carry the bags.”“kind”, answered
How do you pronounce “kind”?
“kind” is pronounced /kaɪnd/ (KYND) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /kaɪnd/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.
How many syllables does “kind” have?
One, despite the 1 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /kaɪnd/ — a single beat.
What does “kind” mean?
As a noun: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality For example: “sculpture is a form of art” It carries 2 other senses as well — all of them said the same way.
Where is the stress in “kind”?
One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /kaɪnd/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
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