Pronunciation: [kˈɛn d͡ʒˈɛnɪŋz] (IPA) 
Ken Jennings is a name that became a household one after the American game show "Jeopardy!" featured him as a successful contestant. The correct spelling of the word "Ken Jennings" is /kɛn ˈdʒɛnɪŋz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by the stressed second syllable with a soft "g" sound. The last syllable, "-ings", is pronounced with a nasal "n" sound followed by a clear "s" sound.
Ken Jennings is a proper noun that refers to an American trivia genius, author, and television personality. He gained widespread recognition and established himself as one of the most successful contestants in the history of the game show "Jeopardy!" in 2004.
Born on May 23, 1974, in Edmonds, Washington, Jennings developed an immense passion for trivia and general knowledge from an early age. His remarkable intellect, coupled with an encyclopedic memory, propelled him to win a record-breaking 74 consecutive games on "Jeopardy!" from June to November 2004. This extraordinary winning streak earned him over $2.5 million in prize money, making him the highest-earning contestant in the show's history at the time.
Beyond his game show success, Ken Jennings has become a well-known figure through his various literary works. He has authored several books, including "Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs" and "Trivial Matters: The World's Earliest Known Trivia Quiz."
Throughout his career, Jennings has made numerous appearances as a television personality, commentator, and even as a guest host on the revived version of "Jeopardy!" following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020. Known for his quick wit and deep knowledge of various subjects, Ken Jennings has left an indelible mark on the world of trivia and game shows.
