How to pronounce concessional
Say it like kun-SESH-uh-nul. Concessional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- kun
- SESH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concessional 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concessional
American and British speakers say concessional in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛʃənəl/ in the US and /kənˈsɛʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SESH-uh-nul.
What does concessional mean?
- Of, relating to, or being a concession; concessionary.
- A resident of a nursing home who has limited means and whose accommodation is consequently partly paid for by the government.
- Synonym of concessive.
Where does concessional come from?
From concession + -al.
Words that rhyme with concessional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concessional.
Questions about saying concessional
How do you pronounce concessional?
Say kun-SESH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛʃənəl/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concessional?
Concessional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: kun · SESH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say concessional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛʃənəl/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.