How to pronounce conquer
Say it like KONG-ker. Conquer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
- KONG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conquer 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conquer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-kuh.
What does conquer mean?
- bring under control by force or authority“suppress a nascent uprising”“stamp down on littering”
- take possession of by force, as after an invasion“the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants”“The army seized the town”
- overcome by conquest“conquer your fears”“conquer a country”
Where does conquer come from?
From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaerere (“to knock, strike; to search for, procure”), from Latin con- + quaerere (“to seek, acquire”).
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Questions about saying conquer
How do you pronounce conquer?
Say KONG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conquer?
Conquer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · ker.
Is conquer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒŋkə/ (KONG-kuh).