How to pronounce congeal
Say it like kun-JEEL. Congeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEEL).
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- kun
- JEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congeal 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.
- JEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congeal
American and British speakers say congeal in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʒil/ in the US and /kənˈdʒiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-JEEL.
What does congeal mean?
- To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.
- To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid such as gel or jelly.
- To make rigid or immobile.“We must act before opposition to our plans congeals.”
Where does congeal come from?
From Middle English congelen, from Middle French congeler, from Latin congelare, cognate with Portuguese and Spanish congelar.
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Words that rhyme with congeal
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Questions about saying congeal
How do you pronounce congeal?
Say kun-JEEL. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒil/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congeal?
Congeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEEL). Broken into parts: kun · JEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say congeal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʒil/ and the British form is /kənˈdʒiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.