How to pronounce congruence
Say it like KONG-groo-uns. Congruence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- groo
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congruence 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.
- grooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congruence
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-gruu-uns.
What does congruence mean?
- The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
- A relation between two numbers indicating they give the same remainder when divided by some given number.
- The quality of being isometric, roughly, the same measure and shape.
Where does congruence come from?
From Middle English congruence, from Latin congruentia (“agreement”), from congruēns, present active participle of congruō (“meet together, agree”).
Questions about saying congruence
How do you pronounce congruence?
Say KONG-groo-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡruəns/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrʊəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congruence?
Congruence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · groo · uns.
Is congruence 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrʊəns/ (KONG-gruu-uns).