How to pronounce concessionary
Say it like kun-SESH-uh-ner-ee. Concessionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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US American/kənˈsɛʃəˌnɛri/kun-SESH-uh-ner-ee
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- kun
- SESH
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concessionary 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.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does concessionary mean?
noun
- one who owns a concession or a franchise
- relating to concessions or franchises
- making concessions or compromises
Where does concessionary come from?
From concession + -ary.
Words that rhyme with concessionary
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Questions about saying concessionary
How do you pronounce concessionary?
Say kun-SESH-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛʃəˌnɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concessionary?
Concessionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: kun · SESH · uh · ner · ee.