How to pronounce conatus
Say it like koh-NAY-tus. Conatus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- koh
- NAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conatus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conatus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-NAY-tus.
What does conatus mean?
- An effort, an endeavor, a striving.
- Such a striving effort that is a life force.
- A force or impulse.
Where does conatus come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōnātus.
Words that rhyme with conatus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conatus.
Questions about saying conatus
How do you pronounce conatus?
Say koh-NAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈneɪtəs/. In British English it is /kəʊˈneɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conatus?
Conatus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: koh · NAY · tus.
Is conatus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈneɪtəs/ (koh-NAY-tus).