How to pronounce concepts
Say it like KON-septs. Concepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnsɛpts/KON-septs
UK British/ˈkɒnsɛpts/KON-septs
- KON
- septs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concepts 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.
- septsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of concepts
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-septs.
What does concepts mean?
noun
- plural of concept How to pronounce concept
Questions about saying concepts
How do you pronounce concepts?
Say KON-septs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsɛpts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsɛpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concepts?
Concepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · septs.
Is concepts 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 /ˈkɒnsɛpts/ (KON-septs).