How to pronounce congestee
Say it like kon-jeh-STEE. Congestee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- kon
- jeh
- STEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congestee 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.
- jehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congestee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-jeh-STEE.
What does congestee mean?
- A person living in an area with a very high-density population.
- A thing congested to the point of malfunction.
Where does congestee come from?
From congest + -ee.
Words that rhyme with congestee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of congestee.
Questions about saying congestee
How do you pronounce congestee?
Say kon-jeh-STEE. The American pronunciation is /kɑndʒɛˈsti/. In British English it is /kɒndʒɛˈstiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congestee?
Congestee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: kon · jeh · STEE.
Is congestee 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 /kɒndʒɛˈstiː/ (kon-jeh-STEE).