How to pronounce concupiscence
Say it like kun-KYOO-pih-suns. Concupiscence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- kun
- KYOO
- pih
- suns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concupiscence 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concupiscence
American and British speakers say concupiscence in essentially the same way: /kənˈkjupɪsəns/ in the US and /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KYOO-pih-suns.
What does concupiscence mean?
- An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
- the desire of a person's lower appetite, contrary to reason, which subjugates and inclines them to experience temptation and to give in to sin, due to the Fall and original sin.
Where does concupiscence come from?
From Latin concupīscentia, from concupīscō (“to desire strongly, to desire eagerly; to covet”).
Questions about saying concupiscence
How do you pronounce concupiscence?
Say kun-KYOO-pih-suns. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkjupɪsəns/. In British English it is /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concupiscence?
Concupiscence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: kun · KYOO · pih · suns.
Do Americans and Brits say concupiscence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkjupɪsəns/ and the British form is /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.