To pronounce "kindled", say KINDL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪndl̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
kindled
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/ˈkɪndl̩d/
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"kindled" has 2 syllables: kindl-ed. It rhymes with dwindled and swindled, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.”
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"Kindled" has 2 syllables: kindl · ed.
The IPA transcription of "kindled" is /ˈkɪndl̩d/.
Kindled: To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
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