How to pronounce conceit
Say it like kun-SEET. Conceit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEET).
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- kun
- SEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceit 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.
- SEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conceit
American and British speakers say conceit in essentially the same way: /kənˈsit/ in the US and /kənˈsiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEET.
What does conceit mean?
- The faculty of conceiving ideas; mental faculty; apprehension.“a man of quick conceit”
- Quickness of apprehension; active imagination; lively fancy.
- A novel or fanciful idea; a whim.
Where does conceit come from?
From Middle English conceyte, formed from conceyven by analogy with pairs such as (Modern English) deceive~deceit, receive~receipt etc.
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Words that rhyme with conceit
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Questions about saying conceit
How do you pronounce conceit?
Say kun-SEET. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsit/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceit?
Conceit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEET). Broken into parts: kun · SEET.
Do Americans and Brits say conceit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsit/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.