How to Pronounce Kingdom

To pronounce "kingdom", say KINGD-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪŋdəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɪŋdəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kingdom”

"kingdom" has 2 syllables: kingd-om. It rhymes with subkingdom, if that helps it stick.

What does kingdom mean?

noun

  1. A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
  2. A realm, region, or conceptual space where something is dominant.

    “the kingdom of the dead”

Synonyms

regnum

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Words that rhyme with kingdom

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subkingdom

Related words

realmlandkingroyaltyroyalmonarchykingshipdynasty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kingdom"?▾

"Kingdom" has 2 syllables: kingd · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "kingdom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kingdom" is /ˈkɪŋdəm/.

What does "kingdom" mean?▾

Kingdom: A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.

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