How to pronounce congeries
Say it like KON-juh-reez. Congeries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- juh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congeries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congeries
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-juh-reez.
What does congeries mean?
- A collection or aggregation of disparate items.
Where does congeries come from?
Borrowed from Latin congeriēs (“a heap, mass, pile”), from congerō (“to carry together, heap”).
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Questions about saying congeries
How do you pronounce congeries?
Say KON-juh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒəriz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʒəriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congeries?
Congeries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · juh · reez.
Is congeries 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 /ˈkɒndʒəriːz/ (KON-juh-reez).