How to Pronounce "your next of kin"
expression
YOR NEKST uhv KIN
YAW-nekst ov kin
Definition
The person who is your closest living family member, often listed for legal or emergency reasons. It can refer to a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, depending on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɪn
British English
jˈɔː/ /nˈɛkst/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR NEKST uhv KIN
UK
YAW-nekst ov kin
Listen in Context
Please write your next of kin on this hospital form.
In case of emergency, we will contact your next of kin.
You need to provide the name of your next of kin for this application.
Who did you list as your next of kin on your passport application?