How to pronounce conceal
Say it like kun-SEEL. Conceal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEL).
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- kun
- SEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conceal
American and British speakers say conceal in essentially the same way: /kənˈsil/ in the US and /kənˈsiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEEL.
What does conceal mean?
- prevent from being seen or discovered“hide the money”
- hold back; keep from being perceived by others“She conceals her anger well”
Where does conceal come from?
From Middle English concelen, from Old French conceler (“hide, disguise”), from Latin concēlō, concēlāre (“carefully disguise”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with conceal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conceal.
Questions about saying conceal
How do you pronounce conceal?
Say kun-SEEL. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsil/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceal?
Conceal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEL). Broken into parts: kun · SEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say conceal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsil/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.