Definition of Kinshasa in English:
Kinshasa
proper nounkɪnˈʃɑːzəkɪnˈʃɑːsəkənˈʃɑsə
The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), a port on the River Congo, in the south-west; population 7,273,900 (est. 2004). Founded in 1881 by the explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley, it became the country's capital in 1960.
Former name (until 1966) Léopoldville
Rhymes
Lhasa, passer, Tarrasa, Vaasa
Definition of Kinshasa in US English:
Kinshasa
proper nounkənˈSHäsəkənˈʃɑsə
The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), a port on the Congo River, in the southwestern part of the country; population 7,273,900 (est. 2004). Founded in 1881 by explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley, it became capital of the Republic of Zaire in 1960.
Former name (until 1966) Léopoldville