How to pronounce conclaved
Say it like KAHN-klayvd. Conclaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- klayvd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conclaved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klayvdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of conclaved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-klayvd.
What does conclaved mean?
- Participating in a closed, private, or secret meeting.
- Of a cardinal: attending, or secluded in, a closed assembly to elect a pope.
- Hidden, secluded.
- simple past and past participle of conclave How to pronounce conclave
Where does conclaved come from?
From conclave + -ed.
Questions about saying conclaved
How do you pronounce conclaved?
Say KAHN-klayvd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌkleɪvd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnkleɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conclaved?
Conclaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · klayvd.
Is conclaved 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 /ˈkɒnkleɪvd/ (KON-klayvd).