How to pronounce concourse
Say it like KON-kors. Concourse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- kors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concourse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- korsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of concourse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-kaws.
What does concourse mean?
- A large open space in or in front of a building where people can gather, particularly one joining various paths, as in a rail station or airport terminal, or providing access to and linking the platforms in a railway terminus.
- An airport terminal.
- A large group of people; a crowd.
Where does concourse come from?
From Middle English concours, from Middle French concours and its etymon Latin concursus, concursum, from concurrere (“to run together”).
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Questions about saying concourse
How do you pronounce concourse?
Say KON-kors. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌkɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌkɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concourse?
Concourse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · kors.
Is concourse 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 /ˈkɒnˌkɔːs/ (KON-kaws).