How to pronounce conceptual
Say it like kun-SEP-choo-ul. Conceptual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- kun
- SEP
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceptual 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conceptual
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kun-SEP-choorl.
What does conceptual mean?
- being or characterized by concepts or their formation“conceptual discussions”“the schizophrenic loses ability to abstract or do conceptual thinking”
Where does conceptual come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin conceptuālis, from Latin conceptus, perfect passive participle of concipiō (“take hold of; conceive”); see concept and -al.
Words that rhyme with conceptual
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Questions about saying conceptual
How do you pronounce conceptual?
Say kun-SEP-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛptʃʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceptual?
Conceptual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: kun · SEP · choo · ul.
Is conceptual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kənˈsɛptʃʊəl/ (kun-SEP-choorl).