How to pronounce concupiscent
Say it like kon-KYOO-pih-sunt. Concupiscent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- kon
- KYOO
- pih
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concupiscent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concupiscent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-KYOO-pih-sunt.
What does concupiscent mean?
- Amorous; lustful.
Where does concupiscent come from?
From Latin concupiscens (stem concupiscent-), present participle of concupīscō (“long for, covet”), inchoative of concupiō (“long for”), from con- + cupiō (“desire, wish for”).
Questions about saying concupiscent
How do you pronounce concupiscent?
Say kon-KYOO-pih-sunt. The American pronunciation is /kɑnˈkjupɪsənt/. In British English it is /kɒnˈkjuːpɪsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concupiscent?
Concupiscent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: kon · KYOO · pih · sunt.
Is concupiscent 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 /kɒnˈkjuːpɪsənt/ (kon-KYOO-pih-sunt).