01 Word definition

kernel

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is KERNEL a word?

Yes. KERNEL is a 6-letter noun. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell KERNEL?

K-E-R-N-E-L

KERNEL contains 6 letters, begins with K, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

    black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell

2noun

  1. a single whole grain of a cereal

    a kernel of corn
Synonyms
meat
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is KERNEL spelled?

K1E2R3N4E5L6
Starts withKERFirst 3 letters
Ends withNELLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

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About KERNEL.

How do you spell KERNEL?

KERNEL is spelled K-E-R-N-E-L. It contains 6 letters.