How to pronounce "kind of" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /ˈkaɪndəv/)
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CEFR A2
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kind of
/ˈkaɪndəv/
RP: /ˈkaɪndəv/
Meaning: kind of (somewhat)
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What happens in this phrase
of→/əv/; casual 'kinda' drops more
Example sentences
It's
kind of
cold today.
I'm
kind of
tired.
That's
kind of
strange.
He's
kind of
shy.
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/ˈnɛksˌdeɪ/
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/ˈbɛsˈfrɛnd/
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/ˈsɑrɾəv/