How to pronounce congresspersons
Say it like KONG-gruh-spur-sunz. Congresspersons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- gruh
- spur
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congresspersons 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.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congresspersons
- 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-gruh-spur-sunz.
What does congresspersons mean?
- plural of congressperson How to pronounce congressperson
Questions about saying congresspersons
How do you pronounce congresspersons?
Say KONG-gruh-spur-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəˌspɝsənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəˌspɜːsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congresspersons?
Congresspersons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · gruh · spur · sunz.
Is congresspersons 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrəˌspɜːsənz/ (KONG-gruh-spur-sunz).