How to pronounce conceived
Say it like kun-SEEVD. Conceived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD).
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- kun
- SEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceived 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.
- SEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conceived
American and British speakers say conceived in essentially the same way: /kənˈsivd/ in the US and /kənˈsiːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEEVD.
What does conceived mean?
- simple past and past participle of conceive How to pronounce conceive
Words that rhyme with conceived
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conceived.
Questions about saying conceived
How do you pronounce conceived?
Say kun-SEEVD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsivd/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceived?
Conceived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD). Broken into parts: kun · SEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say conceived the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsivd/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.