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Kendra Pronunciation

Kendra is pronounced KEN-druh, IPA /ˈkɛndrə/.

KEN-druh

US /ˈkɛndrə/

Syllables: KEN · druh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

proper noun (given name): A female given name, most common in the United States, probably formed from Ken and the ending of names like Sandra.

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Kendra in a Sentence

  • Kendra runs the Tuesday session.
  • We met Kendra at the conference in Austin.
  • Kendra has been teaching here since 2019.

Common Mispronunciations of Kendra

Not ken-DRAH

Weight sits on the opening and the ending is a weak uh. A full ah at the end makes it sound like a different name.

Not KEEN-druh

Keep the first vowel short, the e of pen.

Tip: Two syllables: KEN-druh. Say Ken, then druh.

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