How to pronounce concourses
Say it like KON-kor-siz. Concourses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- kor
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concourses 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.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of concourses
- 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-kaw-siz.
What does concourses mean?
- plural of concourse How to pronounce concourse
Questions about saying concourses
How do you pronounce concourses?
Say KON-kor-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌkɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌkɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concourses?
Concourses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · kor · siz.
Is concourses 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 /ˈkɒnˌkɔːsɪz/ (KON-kaw-siz).