How to pronounce concha
Say it like KAHNG-kuh. Concha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG).
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- KAHNG
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concha
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-kuh.
What does concha mean?
- Any shell-shaped structure
- The deepest indentation of the cartilage of the human ear, attaching to the mastoid bone and leading to its central opening.
- An apse, or the plain semidome of an apse.
- Alternative form of kankar.
- Alternative form of concho (“type of ornament”).
Where does concha come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin concha (“a mussel shell”).
Words that rhyme with concha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concha.
Questions about saying concha
How do you pronounce concha?
Say KAHNG-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concha?
Concha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG). Broken into parts: KAHNG · kuh.
Is concha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒŋkə/ (KONG-kuh).