How to Pronounce "kinsman"
word
ˈkɪnzˌmæn
KINZ-man
kˈɪnzmən
KINZ-muhn
Definition
A male relative, especially one who belongs to the same family or clan. The term is somewhat old-fashioned and mostly used in formal or literary English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪnzˌmæn
British English
kˈɪnzmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KINZ-man
UK
KINZ-muhn
Listen in Context
He invited every kinsman to the family reunion.
The king trusted his closest kinsman.
A brave kinsman helped during the crisis.
My grandfather loves to tell stories about our Scottish kinsmen.