How do you pronounce "akin"?

In American English: /əˈkɪn/ (uh-KIN). In British English: /əkˈɪn/ (uhk-IN). In Canadian English: /əˈkɪn/ (uh-KIN). In Australian English: /ɐkˈɪn/ (ⱯK).

Is "akin" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkɪn/ (uh-KIN), while in British English it's /əkˈɪn/ (uhk-IN).

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akin

/əˈkɪn/

uh-KIN

Syllable Breakdown

əak·kɪnin

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Last updated: 2026-02-12