How to Pronounce Kennel

To pronounce "kennel", say KENN-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɛnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kennel”

"kennel" has 2 syllables: kenn-el. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kennell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kennel mean?

noun

  1. A house or shelter for a dog.
  2. A facility at which dogs are reared or boarded.

    “She raises registered Dalmatians at her kennel.”

verb

  1. To house or board a dog (or less commonly another animal).

    “While we're away our friends will kennel our pet poodle.”

  2. To lie or lodge; to dwell, as a dog or a fox.

Synonyms

poundshelterpackburrowdendoghouse

Words that rhyme with kennel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kennel"?▾

"Kennel" has 2 syllables: kenn · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "kennel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kennel" is /ˈkɛnəl/.

What does "kennel" mean?▾

Kennel: A house or shelter for a dog.

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