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How to Pronounce Kennedy

Kennedy / kehnuhdee /

The name Kennedy is a Unisex name of English origin meaning "Ugly head". It is pronounced kehnuhdee.

English Unisex 3 syllables

Kennedy is a English name meaning "Ugly head". Irish Ceanneidigh

Language English
Gender Unisex
Syllables 3
Phonetic kehnuhdee
IPA kɛnədi

Say it as kehnuhdee. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · John F. Kennedy - US President
  • · Robert F. Kennedy - US Attorney General

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How do you pronounce Kennedy?
Kennedy is pronounced kehnuhdee.
What is the correct pronunciation of Kennedy?
The correct pronunciation of Kennedy is kehnuhdee (IPA: kɛnədi).
Is Kennedy a English name?
Yes, Kennedy is a English name meaning "Ugly head".

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