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Try LingUp Now!Start with a 'k' sound by placing the back of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
Move into a short 'ih' sound, like in 'sit'.
End with an 'n' sound by pressing the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
keen (k-een)
ken (k-en)
kan (k-an)
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Place the back of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
'Kin' is short and 'keen' has a longer 'ee' sound.
It combines the sounds quickly without a pause.
Family or relatives.
/ˈkɪnʃɪp/
The state of being related to others.
/ˈkɪndrɪd/
Similar or related.
/ˈkɪnˌfoʊk/
Family members or relatives.
'Kin' vs 'kinship' - different ending sounds.
'Kin' vs 'kindred' - 'kindred' has an additional syllable.
'Kin' vs 'kinfolk' - 'kinfolk' adds a 'folk' sound.
Practice 'kin' with 'keen' to notice the vowel length difference.
Write sentences using the word to strengthen understanding and pronunciation.
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