How to pronounce concubines
Say it like KONG-kyuh-bynz. Concubines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- kyuh
- bynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concubines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bynzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of concubines
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-kyuh-bynz.
What does concubines mean?
- plural of concubine How to pronounce concubine
Questions about saying concubines
How do you pronounce concubines?
Say KONG-kyuh-bynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkjəbaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concubines?
Concubines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · kyuh · bynz.
Is concubines 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 /ˈkɒŋkjəbaɪnz/ (KONG-kyuh-bynz).