How to pronounce concealment
Say it like kun-SEEL-munt. Concealment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEL).
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- kun
- SEEL
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concealment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concealment
American and British speakers say concealment in essentially the same way: /kənˈsilmənt/ in the US and /kənˈsiːlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEEL-munt.
What does concealment mean?
- The practice of keeping secrets.“weapons concealment”
- The condition of being hidden or concealed.
- protection from observation or surveillance.
Where does concealment come from?
From Old French concelement (“concealment, secrecy”).
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Questions about saying concealment
How do you pronounce concealment?
Say kun-SEEL-munt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsilmənt/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concealment?
Concealment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEL). Broken into parts: kun · SEEL · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say concealment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsilmənt/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.