How to pronounce concentus
Say it like kun-SEN-tus. Concentus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- kun
- SEN
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentus 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concentus
American and British speakers say concentus in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛntəs/ in the US and /kənˈsɛntəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEN-tus.
What does concentus mean?
- A style of church music that emphasizes harmony.
Words that rhyme with concentus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concentus.
Questions about saying concentus
How do you pronounce concentus?
Say kun-SEN-tus. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛntəs/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛntəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentus?
Concentus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: kun · SEN · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say concentus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛntəs/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛntəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.