Dicvo

One word, one everyday story

Teaching entries and general reference records are shown separately. Independent language review of teaching entries is pending.

Report an entry issue

kernel

/ˈkɝnəl/

Original teaching content · provenance and version

Example recordings passed technical checks; use the rating controls to flag pronunciation quality.

English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed

1 · noun

the edible inner part of a seed or nut

果仁;谷粒

Read the example to see kernel in context.

Log in to save and review

The bird cracked the shell and ate the kernel inside.

English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed

Is this recording accurate and natural?

鸟啄开外壳,吃掉了里面的果仁。

Mandarin pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed

Is this recording accurate and natural?

Share this public expression
Connect this word to your life

Pronunciation: /ˈkɝnəl/

Try using this word in a sentence of your own; you may skip this.