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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

klein

/klaɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.71 in modern English

Syllables
klein
IPA
/klaɪn/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname from German, equivalent to English Small.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from German Klein.

Derived Forms

Kleinian kleinite

Phrases

Klein bottle Klein-Nishina formula Klein paradox Klein quadric Klein quartic Klein tunnelling Klein tunneling Klein-Waardenburg syndrome

Frequently Paired Words

Kline

Synonyms

Kline

Homonyms

cline

Rhymes With

line fine design sign mine nine wine decline define divine shine pine

Questions

How do you pronounce klein?
The recorded pronunciation is /klaɪn/.
What does klein mean?
A surname from German, equivalent to English Small.
Where does klein come from?
Borrowed from German Klein.

How to pronounce klein

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “klein”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/klaɪn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “klein” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.