How to pronounce concessio
Say it like kun-SES-ee-oh. Concessio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- kun
- SES
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concessio 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of concessio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-SES-ee-oh.
What does concessio mean?
- The rhetorical device of conceding or admitting something but pardoning it.
Where does concessio come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin concessiō.
Questions about saying concessio
How do you pronounce concessio?
Say kun-SES-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛsioʊ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛsiəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concessio?
Concessio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: kun · SES · ee · oh.
Is concessio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈsɛsiəʊ/ (kun-SES-ee-oh).