How to Pronounce Kinship

To pronounce "kinship", say KINSH-ip — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

KINSH-ip

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💡 Tip for remembering “kinship”

"kinship" has 2 syllables: kinsh-ip. It rhymes with slip and quip, if that helps it stick.

What does kinship mean?

noun

  1. Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption
  2. Relation or connection by nature or character

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Words that rhyme with kinship

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipcliprelationship

Related words

affinityrelationshipconsanguinitykinrelatednessagnationparenthoodfamilial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kinship"?▾

"Kinship" has 2 syllables: kinsh · ip.

What does "kinship" mean?▾

Kinship: Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

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