How to pronounce connivent
Say it like kuh-NY-vunt. Connivent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- kuh
- NY
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connivent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of connivent
American and British speakers say connivent in essentially the same way: /kəˈnaɪvənt/ in the US and /kəˈnaɪvənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NY-vunt.
What does connivent mean?
- Arched inward so that the points meet; brought close together or in close contact; converging.“the connivent petals of a flower”
Where does connivent come from?
From Latin connīvēns.
Questions about saying connivent
How do you pronounce connivent?
Say kuh-NY-vunt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnaɪvənt/. In British English it is /kəˈnaɪvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connivent?
Connivent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: kuh · NY · vunt.
Do Americans and Brits say connivent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnaɪvənt/ and the British form is /kəˈnaɪvənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.