How to pronounce concise
Say it like kun-SYCE. Concise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYCE).
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- kun
- SYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concise 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.
- SYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of concise
American and British speakers say concise in essentially the same way: /kənˈsaɪs/ in the US and /kənˈsaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SYCE.
What does concise mean?
- Brief, yet including all important information.
- To make concise; to abridge or summarize.
Where does concise come from?
From Latin concīsus (“cut short”), from concīdere (“cut to pieces”), from caedēre (“to cut, to strike down”).
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Words that rhyme with concise
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Questions about saying concise
How do you pronounce concise?
Say kun-SYCE. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsaɪs/. In British English it is /kənˈsaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concise?
Concise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYCE). Broken into parts: kun · SYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say concise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsaɪs/ and the British form is /kənˈsaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.