How to pronounce concerns
Say it like kun-SURNZ. Concerns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURNZ).
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US American/kənˈsɝnz/kun-SURNZ
UK British/kənˈsɜːnz/kun-SURNZ
- kun
- SURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concerns 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.
- SURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of concerns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SURNZ.
What does concerns mean?
noun
- plural of concern How to pronounce concern
- third-person singular simple present indicative of concern How to pronounce concern
Questions about saying concerns
How do you pronounce concerns?
Say kun-SURNZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝnz/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concerns?
Concerns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURNZ). Broken into parts: kun · SURNZ.
Is concerns 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 /kənˈsɜːnz/ (kun-SURNZ).