How to pronounce concessions
Say it like kun-SESH-unz. Concessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- kun
- SESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concessions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concessions
American and British speakers say concessions in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈsɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SESH-unz.
What does concessions mean?
- plural of concession How to pronounce concession
- A concessions stand.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of concession How to pronounce concession
Questions about saying concessions
How do you pronounce concessions?
Say kun-SESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concessions?
Concessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: kun · SESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say concessions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.