How to pronounce concision
Say it like kun-SIZH-un. Concision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- kun
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concision 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.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concision
American and British speakers say concision in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /kənˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SIZH-un.
What does concision mean?
- Synonym of conciseness (“brevity or terseness”).
- A form of media censorship where discussions are limited in topics on the basis of broadcast time allotments.
- A cutting off; a division; a schism or faction.
Where does concision come from?
Borrowed from French concision, from Latin concisiō(n).
Words that rhyme with concision
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concision.
Questions about saying concision
How do you pronounce concision?
Say kun-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concision?
Concision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: kun · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say concision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.