How to Pronounce Kerns

To pronounce "kerns", say KERNS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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KERNS

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💡 Tip for remembering “kerns”

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

Sounds exactly like: kernes, kearns — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kerns mean?

noun

  1. A corn; grain; kernel.
  2. The last handful or sheaf reaped at the harvest.

noun

  1. Any part of a letter which extends into the space used by another letter.

verb

  1. (chiefly proportional font printing) To adjust the horizontal space between selected pairs of letters (characters or glyphs); to perform such adjustments to a portion of text, according to preset rules.

Words that rhyme with kerns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concernsspurnsyearnsdiscernsburnsreturnsfernsturnschurnsearnsadjournsoverturns

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kerns"?▾

"Kerns" has one syllable.

What does "kerns" mean?▾

Kerns: A corn; grain; kernel.

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