How to pronounce congiary
Say it like KAHN-jee-er-ee. Congiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑndʒiˌɛri/KAHN-jee-er-ee
UK British/ˈkɒndʒəri/KON-juh-ree
- KAHN
- jee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congiary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congiary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-juh-ree.
What does congiary mean?
noun
- A present of corn, wine, oil, etc. or later of money, made by a Roman emperor to the soldiers or the common people.
Where does congiary come from?
From Latin congiarium, from congius (“a liquid measure”).
Questions about saying congiary
How do you pronounce congiary?
Say KAHN-jee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒiˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congiary?
Congiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · jee · er · ee.
Is congiary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkɒndʒəri/ (KON-juh-ree).