How do you pronounce "kinda"?

In American English: /ˈkɪndə/ (KIND-uh). In British English: /kˈaɪndə/ (K-eyend). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪndə/ (KIND-uh). In Australian English: /kˈaɪndə/ (K-eyend).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪndə/ (KIND-uh), while in British English it's /kˈaɪndə/ (K-eyend).

How to Pronounce "kinda"

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kinda

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/ˈkɪndə/

KIND-uh

Syllable Breakdown

kɪndkin·əda

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