How to pronounce congressperson
Say it like KONG-grus-pur-sun. Congressperson has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- grus
- pur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congressperson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- grusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congressperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-grus-pur-sun.
What does congressperson mean?
- A member of congress.
- A member of the House of Representatives.
Where does congressperson come from?
From congress + -person.
Questions about saying congressperson
How do you pronounce congressperson?
Say KONG-grus-pur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəsˌpɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsˌpɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congressperson?
Congressperson has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · grus · pur · sun.
Is congressperson pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsˌpɜːsən/ (KONG-grus-pur-sun).