How to pronounce connivings
Say it like kuh-NY-vingz. Connivings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- kuh
- NY
- vingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connivings 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.
- vingzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of connivings
American and British speakers say connivings in essentially the same way: /kəˈnaɪˌvɪŋz/ in the US and /kəˈnaɪˌvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NY-vingz.
What does connivings mean?
- plural of conniving How to pronounce conniving
Questions about saying connivings
How do you pronounce connivings?
Say kuh-NY-vingz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnaɪˌvɪŋz/. In British English it is /kəˈnaɪˌvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connivings?
Connivings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: kuh · NY · vingz.
Do Americans and Brits say connivings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnaɪˌvɪŋz/ and the British form is /kəˈnaɪˌvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.