How to Pronounce "kern"
word
KURN
KURN
Definition
In typography, 'kern' means to adjust the space between letters in printed or digital text to make it look better or easier to read. It can also refer to the part of a letter that hangs over its space.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɝn
British English
kˈɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KURN
UK
KURN
Listen in Context
The designer needs to kern the headline for better readability.
Some fonts require more careful kerning to look good.
I learned how to kern text in my graphic design class.
If you don't kern your letters, the logo might look unprofessional.