How to pronounce concernment
Say it like kun-SURN-munt. Concernment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURN).
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- kun
- SURN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concernment 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.
- SURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concernment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SURN-munt.
What does concernment mean?
- That in which one is concerned or interested; concern; affair; interest.
- Importance; moment; consequence.
- Concern; participation; interposition.
Where does concernment come from?
From Middle English concernement; equivalent to concern + -ment.
Words that rhyme with concernment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concernment.
Questions about saying concernment
How do you pronounce concernment?
Say kun-SURN-munt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝnmənt/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concernment?
Concernment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURN). Broken into parts: kun · SURN · munt.
Is concernment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈsɜːnmənt/ (kun-SURN-munt).