How to pronounce conceiving
Say it like kun-SEE-ving. Conceiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- kun
- SEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceiving 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conceiving
American and British speakers say conceiving in essentially the same way: /kənˈsivɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEE-ving.
What does conceiving mean?
Words that rhyme with conceiving
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Questions about saying conceiving
How do you pronounce conceiving?
Say kun-SEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsivɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceiving?
Conceiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: kun · SEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say conceiving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsivɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.