How to Pronounce "kemp"
word
/ˈkɛmp/
kemp
/ˈkɛmp/
kemp
Definition
Kemp is a coarse, stiff fiber found in sheep's wool, which does not dye well and is considered lower quality for making textiles.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɛmp/
British English
/ˈkɛmp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kemp
UK
kemp
Listen in Context
The wool contains a lot of kemp.
Kemp makes the fabric rough.
We need to remove the kemp from the wool.
A high percentage of kemp lowers the value of the wool.