How to pronounce conn
Say it like KON. Conn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of conn
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON.
What does conn mean?
- The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."“The officer of the deck has the conn of the vessel; the captain took the conn when he reached the bridge.”
- To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).“The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.”
Where does conn come from?
Variant of cond, from Middle English conduen, condien, from Anglo-Norman conduire, from Latin condūcō (“lead, bring or draw together”), from con- (“with, together”) + dūcō (“lead”).
Words that rhyme with conn
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Words that sound like conn
Questions about saying conn
How do you pronounce conn?
Say KON. The American pronunciation is /kɑn/. In British English it is /kɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conn?
Conn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KON.
Is conn 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 /kɒn/ (KON).
What words sound the same as conn?
Conn sounds the same as con, khan in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.