How to pronounce conformance
Say it like kun-FOR-muns. Conformance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- kun
- FOR
- muns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformance 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conformance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FAW-muns.
What does conformance mean?
- The act of conforming; conformity.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying conformance
How do you pronounce conformance?
Say kun-FOR-muns. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfoʊrməns/. In British English it is /kənˈfɔːməns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformance?
Conformance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: kun · FOR · muns.
Is conformance 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 /kənˈfɔːməns/ (kun-FAW-muns).