How To Pronounce Kernel
kernel
In British English, kernel is pronounced /ˈkɜː.nəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰɜːʴ.nl̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkɝː.nəl/.
Kernel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Kernel has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Kernel
Questions About Kernel
How do you pronounce kernel in British English?
In British English, kernel is pronounced /ˈkɜː.nəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰɜːʴ.nl̩].
How do you pronounce kernel in American English?
In American English, kernel is pronounced /ˈkɝː.nəl/.
How many syllables are in kernel?
Kernel has two syllables, /kɜː/ + /nəl/.
Where is the stress in kernel?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /kɜː/.
Do British and American English pronounce kernel the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkɜː.nəl/ and American English has /ˈkɝː.nəl/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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