How to Pronounce Kindergarten

To pronounce "kindergarten", say KIND-erg-art-en — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪndɝˌɡɑɹtən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈkɪndɝˌɡɑɹtən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈɪndəɡˌɑːtən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "kindergarten"?

To pronounce "kindergarten", say KIND-erg-art-en — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪndɝˌɡɑɹtən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "kindergarten"?

"Kindergarten" has 4 syllables: kind · erg · art · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "kindergarten"?

The IPA transcription of "kindergarten" is /ˈkɪndɝˌɡɑɹtən/.

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