How to Pronounce Kin

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

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/kɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kin”

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

Sounds exactly like: kinne, kihn, kinn, qin — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kin mean?

noun

  1. Race; family; breed; kind.
  2. Persons of the same race or family; kindred.

adjective

  1. Related by blood or marriage, akin. Generally used in "kin to".

    “It turns out my back-fence neighbor is kin to one of my co-workers.”

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Words that rhyme with kin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspintin

Related words

consanguinekindredconsanguineouscognateakinkinspersonfamilyclan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kin"?▾

"Kin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kin" is /kɪn/.

What does "kin" mean?▾

Kin: Race; family; breed; kind.

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