How to pronounce "keen"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "keen"

Learn how to break down "keen" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/kiːn/
/kin/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K IY1 N
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "keen"

Verb

  • To make cold, to sharpen.

Adjective

  • Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
    Example: "I’m keen on computers."
  • Fierce, intense, vehement.
    Example: "This boy has a keen appetite."
  • Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
  • Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
  • Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
    Example: "keen satire or sarcasm"
  • Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
    Example: "a keen wind"
  • Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
  • Marvelous.
    Example: "I just got this peachy keen new dress."
  • Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.

Noun

  • A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

Verb

  • To utter a keen.
  • To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
  • To mourn.

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Words That Sound Like "keen"

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