How to pronounce conjoined
Say it like kon-JOYND. Conjoined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYND).
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- kon
- JOYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjoined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- JOYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of conjoined
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-JOYND.
What does conjoined mean?
- Of persons (conjoined twins) or things: joined together physically.
- Joined or bound together; united (in a relationship).
- Combined.
- simple past and past participle of conjoin How to pronounce conjoin
Where does conjoined come from?
From conjoin + -ed.
Questions about saying conjoined
How do you pronounce conjoined?
Say kon-JOYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnˈdʒɔɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnˈdʒɔɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjoined?
Conjoined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYND). Broken into parts: kon · JOYND.
Is conjoined 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 /ˌkɒnˈdʒɔɪnd/ (kon-JOYND).