How to Pronounce "kindergarten"
word
/ˈkɪndɝˌɡɑɹtən/
KIN-dur-gar-tuhn
/kˈɪndəɡˌɑːtən/
KIN-duh-gah-tuhn
Definition
A school or class for young children (usually ages 4–6) before they start primary school, where they learn basic skills through play.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɪndɝˌɡɑɹtən/
British English
/kˈɪndəɡˌɑːtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIN-dur-gar-tuhn
UK
KIN-duh-gah-tuhn
Listen in Context
My son goes to kindergarten every morning.
She learned to write her name in kindergarten.
Their kindergarten has a big playground.
I still remember my first day at kindergarten—I was so nervous!