How to pronounce concerted
Say it like kun-SUR-tud. Concerted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- kun
- SUR
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concerted 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concerted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SUR-tud.
What does concerted mean?
- simple past and past participle of concert How to pronounce concert
- Performed through a concert of effort; done by agreement or in combination.
- Having separate parts for voices and instruments.
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Questions about saying concerted
How do you pronounce concerted?
Say kun-SUR-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɝtəd/. In British English it is /kənˈsɜːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concerted?
Concerted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: kun · SUR · tud.
Is concerted 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 /kənˈsɜːtəd/ (kun-SUR-tud).