How Do You Spell KERN?

Pronunciation: [kˈɜːn] (IPA)

The word "kern" is spelled with the letters K-E-R-N. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /kɜːrn/. The "K" represents the voiceless velar plosive sound, the "E" represents the open-mid front unrounded vowel sound, the "R" represents the alveolar approximant sound, and the "N" represents the alveolar nasal consonant sound. The final "E" is silent and does not contribute to the sound of the word. "Kern" can refer to a typeface design feature or a Celtic warrior.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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Conjugate verb
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KERN Meaning and Definition

  1. Kern, as defined, is a typographical term that refers to the space between two letters or characters of a typeface. It is the adjustment made to the horizontal spacing between specific letter pairs in order to achieve more balanced and visually pleasing text. The process of kerning involves narrowing or widening the space between adjacent letters, typically taking into account the shape and proportions of the characters involved.

    Kerning is employed to optimize letter spacing and eliminate awkward gaps or visually unappealing overlaps that occur naturally due to the varying shapes of letters. It ensures that the overall appearance of the text is harmonious and easy to read. Kerning is particularly essential in display typography, logos, headings, and any other text where aesthetics and legibility are priorities.

    Kerning values can be manually adjusted by a typographer or automatically applied by design software. The amount of kerning required depends on the specific letter combination and typeface used. For example, characters like "AV" or "AW" may need to be kerned closely to avoid large gaps, while characters like "To" may need to be slightly separated to enhance legibility.

    Overall, kerning is a crucial aspect of type design and typography that contributes to the overall visual impact and readability of text by fine-tuning the spacing between individual characters.

  2. • That part of a type which hangs over the body or shank.
    • To form into a kern.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for KERN

Etymology of KERN

The etymology of the word "kern" can be traced back to Old English and Old High German. In Old English, the word "cyrn" or "corn" referred to a seed or grain, specifically a small seed. It is related to the Old High German word "kurn" which had a similar meaning. Over time, the word "kern" came to specifically denote the seed or grain of a fruit, and later it was adopted to describe the inner part of a fruit or a kernel. From there, the term "kern" expanded its meaning to include the inner or central part of various objects, such as a kernel of wood or a font character, ultimately giving rise to its modern usage.

Similar spelling words for KERN

Plural form of KERN is KERNS

Conjugate verb Kern

CONDITIONAL

I would kern
you would kern
he/she/it would kern
we would kern
they would kern

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be kerning
you would be kerning
he/she/it would be kerning
we would be kerning
they would be kerning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have kern
you would have kern
he/she/it would have kern
we would have kern
they would have kern

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been kerning
you would have been kerning
he/she/it would have been kerning
we would have been kerning
they would have been kerning

FUTURE

I will kern
you will kern
he/she/it will kern
we will kern
they will kern

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be kerning
you will be kerning
he/she/it will be kerning
we will be kerning
they will be kerning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have kerned
you will have kerned
he/she/it will have kerned
we will have kerned
they will have kerned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been kerning
you will have been kerning
he/she/it will have been kerning
we will have been kerning
they will have been kerning

IMPERATIVE

you kern
we let´s kern

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to kern

PAST

I kerned
you kerned
he/she/it kerned
we kerned
they kerned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was kerning
you were kerning
he/she/it was kerning
we were kerning
they were kerning

PAST PARTICIPLE

kerned

PAST PERFECT

I had kerned
you had kerned
he/she/it had kerned
we had kerned
they had kerned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been kerning
you had been kerning
he/she/it had been kerning
we had been kerning
they had been kerning

PRESENT

I kern
you kern
he/she/it kerns
we kern
they kern

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am kerning
you are kerning
he/she/it is kerning
we are kerning
they are kerning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

kerning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have kerned
you have kerned
he/she/it has kerned
we have kerned
they have kerned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been kerning
you have been kerning
he/she/it has been kerning
we have been kerning
they have been kerning

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