How to pronounce congenital
Say it like kun-JEN-uh-tul. Congenital has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- kun
- JEN
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congenital 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congenital
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-JEN-uh-tul.
What does congenital mean?
- Of a trait or a disease, present since birth.
Where does congenital come from?
From Latin congenitus + -al, equivalent to con- + genital.
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Questions about saying congenital
How do you pronounce congenital?
Say kun-JEN-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒɛnətəl/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒɛnətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congenital?
Congenital has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: kun · JEN · uh · tul.
Is congenital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈdʒɛnətəl/ (kun-JEN-uh-tul).