How to Pronounce Kitchen

To pronounce "kitchen", say KITCH-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɪt͡ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kitchen”

"kitchen" has 2 syllables: kitch-en. It rhymes with kitchin and cichon, if that helps it stick.

What does kitchen mean?

noun

  1. A room or area for preparing food.
  2. Cuisine.

verb

  1. To do kitchen work; to prepare food.
  2. To embellish a basic food; to season, add condiments, etc.

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Words that rhyme with kitchen

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kitchincichon

Related words

chefculinarycookerycookingcookcuisinecanteendinner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kitchen"?▾

"Kitchen" has 2 syllables: kitch · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "kitchen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kitchen" is /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/.

What does "kitchen" mean?▾

Kitchen: A room or area for preparing food.

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