How to pronounce concessionaire
Say it like kun-sesh-uh-NAIR. Concessionaire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAIR).
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- kun
- sesh
- uh
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concessionaire 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.
- seshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of concessionaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-sesh-uh-NAIR.
What does concessionaire mean?
- One who holds a concession or a right granted (for example, by the government) to conduct a certain business.
- Someone who runs a concessions stand typically selling food and drinks.
Where does concessionaire come from?
Borrowed from French concessionnaire.
Words that rhyme with concessionaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concessionaire.
Questions about saying concessionaire
How do you pronounce concessionaire?
Say kun-sesh-uh-NAIR. The American pronunciation is /kənˌsɛʃəˈnɛr/. In British English it is /kənˌsɛʃəˈnɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concessionaire?
Concessionaire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAIR). Broken into parts: kun · sesh · uh · NAIR.
Is concessionaire 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 /kənˌsɛʃəˈnɛə/ (kun-sesh-uh-NAIR).