How to pronounce conceptional
Say it like kun-SEP-shuh-nul. Conceptional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- kun
- SEP
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceptional 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conceptional
American and British speakers say conceptional in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛpʃənəl/ in the US and /kənˈsɛpʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEP-shuh-nul.
What does conceptional mean?
- Of or relating to conception.
- Relating to a concept, idea, or thought. (More often, conceptual.)
Where does conceptional come from?
From conception + -al.
Words that rhyme with conceptional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conceptional.
Questions about saying conceptional
How do you pronounce conceptional?
Say kun-SEP-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛpʃənəl/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛpʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceptional?
Conceptional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: kun · SEP · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say conceptional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛpʃənəl/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛpʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.