Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

k-12

/ˌkʰeɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables
k-12
IPA
/ˌkʰeɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/
5
Scrabble Score
1
Letters
2
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Kindergarten through 12th grade (US) / grade 12 (Canada and the Philippines).

Canadian usage; American usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌkʰeɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/

Usage

Phrases

P-12

Frequently Paired Words

P-12

Synonyms

K through 12 K to 12

Rhymes With

k through 12 twelve delve shelve helve reshelve elve unshelve deshelve

Questions

How do you pronounce k-12?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkʰeɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/.
What does k-12 mean?
Kindergarten through 12th grade (US) / grade 12 (Canada and the Philippines).

How to pronounce k-12

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “k-12”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌkʰeɪ̯ θɹu ˈtwɛlv/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “k-12”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “k-12” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.