How to Pronounce Kindred

To pronounce "kindred", say KINDR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪndɹəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɪndɹəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kindred”

"kindred" has 2 syllables: kindr-ed.

What does kindred mean?

noun

  1. (often plurale tantum) Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.
  2. (often plurale tantum) People of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethren.

adjective

  1. Of the same nature, or of similar character.
  2. Connected, related, cognate, akin.

    “kindred tongues”

Synonyms

brethrenkinshipgarthhearthstead

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Related words

akinkinclantribesimilarrelatedcognatetribal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kindred"?▾

"Kindred" has 2 syllables: kindr · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "kindred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kindred" is /ˈkɪndɹəd/.

What does "kindred" mean?▾

Kindred: (often plurale tantum) Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.

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