How to Pronounce Cairn

To pronounce "cairn", say CAIRN — one syllable, IPA /kɛən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɛən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cairn”

"cairn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with moderne and relearn, if that helps it stick.

What does cairn mean?

noun

  1. A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.
  2. A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.

Synonyms

burial mound

Words that rhyme with cairn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

modernerelearndezernnairnnairne

Related words

monumentkernmemorialkierankirncairngorumcairngormcathair

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cairn"?▾

"Cairn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cairn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cairn" is /kɛən/.

What does "cairn" mean?▾

Cairn: A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.

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