How to pronounce congruous
Say it like KONG-groo-us. Congruous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- groo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congruous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congruous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-groo-us.
What does congruous mean?
- Corresponding in character.
- Harmonious.
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Questions about saying congruous
How do you pronounce congruous?
Say KONG-groo-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡruəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡruːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congruous?
Congruous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · groo · us.
Is congruous 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 /ˈkɒŋɡruːəs/ (KONG-groo-us).