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