How to Pronounce “KFC”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /keɪ ɛf siː/
British (UK): /keɪ ɛf siː/

What “KFC” means

proper noun — KFC Corporation, an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "KFC" mean?

KFC (proper noun): KFC Corporation, an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken.

How do you pronounce "KFC" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "KFC", /keɪ ɛf siː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "KFC"?

/keɪ ɛf siː/ in American English, /keɪ ɛf siː/ in British English.

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