American English pronunciation

How to pronounce kinshasa

IPA transcription: [kɪn'ʃɑsə]

Pronunciation variants: [kɪn'ʃɑsə][kɪn'ʃæsə]

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Noun

  • the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville

Usage examples

  • He was born in Kinshasa, Zaire.
  • It is an important transport hub for ferries to Kinshasa and trains to Lubumbashi.
  • It is around from Kinshasa by air, or about by road.
  • Along with Kalamu, it forms the historical African heart of Kinshasa.
  • There he led a company that was to protect the radio station in the capital Kinshasa.