English pronunciation · Words Starting with K
Kenneth Pronunciation
Kenneth is pronounced KE-nith, IPA /ˈkɛnɪθ/.
KE-nith
US /ˈkɛnɪθ/
Syllables: KE · nith (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: A Scottish boys' name from a Gaelic root meaning handsome.
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Kenneth in a Sentence
- Kenneth retired from the bench last year.
- Kenneth and his wife live in Perth.
- A letter arrived for Kenneth.
Common Mispronunciations of Kenneth
Not ke-NETH
KE holds the word up and the ending is a weak nith.
Not KEE-nuhth
KE rhymes with the short form Ken.
Tip: Ken and Kenny are the short forms, and both keep that short e.
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