How to pronounce concierge
Say it like kon-see-AIRZH. Concierge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AIRZH).
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- kon
- see
- AIRZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concierge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AIRZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of concierge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-see-AIRZH.
What does concierge mean?
- An employee of a hotel who attends to the requirements and wishes of guests.
- One who offers a bespoke level of service in any of various industries.“concierge banking (that is, private banking) concierge medicine concierge service”
- A nurse who provides support during fertility treatment.
Where does concierge come from?
Borrowed from French concierge (“caretaker; doorkeeper; lodge-keeper of a château”), from Old French conciarge, consierge, consirge, from Medieval Latin consergius; further etymology uncertain, probably from Vulgar Latin *cōnservius, from L
Words that rhyme with concierge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concierge.
Questions about saying concierge
How do you pronounce concierge?
Say kon-see-AIRZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsiˈɛrʒ/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsiˈɛəʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concierge?
Concierge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AIRZH). Broken into parts: kon · see · AIRZH.
Is concierge 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 /ˌkɒnsiˈɛəʒ/ (kon-see-AIRZH).