Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
kelvin
kelvin
Latin America
Simplified: KEHL-been
IPA: 'kel.βin
Spain
Simplified: KEHL-been
IPA: 'kel.βin
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
kel
  • unaspirated k like sky (not key)
  • k without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
vin
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like no
  • n similar to English