How to pronounce concert
Say it like KON-sert. Concert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- sert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concert 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.
- sertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of concert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sut.
Other ways to say concert
Concert also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kun-SURT /kənˈsɝt/
What does concert mean?
- a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
- contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement
- settle by agreement“concert one's differences”
Where does concert come from?
Borrowed from French concert, from Italian concerto, deverbal from concertare.
Questions about saying concert
How do you pronounce concert?
Say KON-sert. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsɚt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concert?
Concert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · sert.
Is concert 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 /ˈkɒnsət/ (KON-sut).