How to pronounce conceptions
Say it like kun-SEP-shunz. Conceptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- kun
- SEP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceptions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conceptions
American and British speakers say conceptions in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛpʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈsɛpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEP-shunz.
What does conceptions mean?
- plural of conception How to pronounce conception
Questions about saying conceptions
How do you pronounce conceptions?
Say kun-SEP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛpʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceptions?
Conceptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: kun · SEP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say conceptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛpʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.