How to pronounce concept
Say it like KON-sept. Concept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- sept
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concept 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.
- septKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of concept
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sept.
What does concept mean?
- an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Where does concept come from?
Borrowed from Middle French concept, from Latin conceptus (“a thought, purpose, also a conceiving, etc.”), from concipiō (“to take in, conceive”).
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Questions about saying concept
How do you pronounce concept?
Say KON-sept. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsɛpt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concept?
Concept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · sept.
Is concept 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 /ˈkɒnsɛpt/ (KON-sept).