To pronounce "kidney", say KIDN-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪdni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɪdni/
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"kidney" has 2 syllables: kidn-ey. It rhymes with gidney and sidney, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kidney" has 2 syllables: kidn · ey.
The IPA transcription of "kidney" is /ˈkɪdni/.
Kidney: An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
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