How to pronounce congruency
Say it like KONG-groo-un-see. Congruency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- groo
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congruency 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congruency
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-groo-un-see.
What does congruency mean?
- The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
- The state of being congruent
Questions about saying congruency
How do you pronounce congruency?
Say KONG-groo-un-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡruənsi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡruənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congruency?
Congruency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · groo · un · see.
Is congruency 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 /ˈkɒŋɡruənsi/ (KONG-groo-un-see).