kind of → kinda | Reduction

Q: How do native English speakers say "kind of"?

Native speakers reduce "kind of" to "kinda" (/ˈkaɪndə/) in natural speech. Used to express that something is somewhat true, or as a softening word, similar to 'somewhat' or 'rather'. It can also mean 'a type of'.

Q: What is the connected speech form of "kind of"?

"kind of" becomes "kinda" — a reduction pattern. This reduction occurs when 'kind' and 'of' are spoken quickly. The 'd' sound often blends into the 'o' of 'of', which then reduces to a schwa sound.

kind of → kinda /ˈkaɪndə/ Reduction

Used to express that something is somewhat true, or as a softening word, similar to 'somewhat' or 'rather'. It can also mean 'a type of'.

This reduction occurs when 'kind' and 'of' are spoken quickly. The 'd' sound often blends into the 'o' of 'of', which then reduces to a schwa sound.

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kind of → kinda

/ˈkaɪndə/

Used to express that something is somewhat true, or as a softening word, similar to 'somewhat' or 'rather'. It can also mean 'a type of'.

This reduction occurs when 'kind' and 'of' are spoken quickly. The 'd' sound often blends into the 'o' of 'of', which then reduces to a schwa sound.

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I'm kinda tired after that workout.

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Example 2

What kinda car are you looking for?

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Example 3

It kinda felt like we were being watched.

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Example 4

Are you kinda busy right now?

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Example 5

She's kinda mad about what happened.

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kind of → kinda