How to pronounce conclude
Say it like kun-KLOOD. Conclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD).
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- kun
- KLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conclude 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.
- KLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of conclude
American and British speakers say conclude in essentially the same way: /kənˈklud/ in the US and /kənˈkluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KLOOD.
What does conclude mean?
- decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion“We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house”
- bring to a close“The committee concluded the meeting”
- reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
Where does conclude come from?
From Middle English concluden, borrowed from Latin conclūdere (“to shut up, close, end”).
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Words that rhyme with conclude
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Questions about saying conclude
How do you pronounce conclude?
Say kun-KLOOD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈklud/. In British English it is /kənˈkluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conclude?
Conclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD). Broken into parts: kun · KLOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say conclude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈklud/ and the British form is /kənˈkluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.