How to pronounce concentrates
Say it like KON-sun-trayts. Concentrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- sun
- trayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentrates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- traytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of concentrates
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sun-trayts.
What does concentrates mean?
- plural of concentrate How to pronounce concentrate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of concentrate How to pronounce concentrate
Questions about saying concentrates
How do you pronounce concentrates?
Say KON-sun-trayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentrates?
Concentrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · sun · trayts.
Is concentrates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪts/ (KON-sun-trayts).