How to pronounce congregant
Say it like KAHNG-grih-gunt. Congregant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG).
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- KAHNG
- grih
- gunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congregant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- grihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congregant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-grih-gunt.
What does congregant mean?
- A member of a congregation.
Questions about saying congregant
How do you pronounce congregant?
Say KAHNG-grih-gunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrɪɡənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congregant?
Congregant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG). Broken into parts: KAHNG · grih · gunt.
Is congregant 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡənt/ (KONG-grih-gunt).