How to pronounce concordancy
Say it like kun-KOR-dun-see. Concordancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- kun
- KOR
- dun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concordancy 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.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of concordancy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-KAW-dun-see.
What does concordancy mean?
- agreement
Where does concordancy come from?
Either concordance + -y or Borrowed from Late Latin concordāntia
Questions about saying concordancy
How do you pronounce concordancy?
Say kun-KOR-dun-see. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɔrdənsi/. In British English it is /kənˈkɔːdənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concordancy?
Concordancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: kun · KOR · dun · see.
Is concordancy 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 /kənˈkɔːdənsi/ (kun-KAW-dun-see).