How to pronounce congruent
Say it like KONG-groo-unt. Congruent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- groo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congruent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congruent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-groo-unt.
What does congruent mean?
- Corresponding in character; congruous.
- Harmonious.
- Having a difference divisible by a modulus.
Where does congruent come from?
From Middle English congruent, from Latin congruēns, present active participle of congruō (“meet together, agree”).
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Questions about saying congruent
How do you pronounce congruent?
Say KONG-groo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡruənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congruent?
Congruent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · groo · unt.
Is congruent 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 /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/ (KONG-groo-unt).