How to pronounce conquered
Say it like KONG-kerd. Conquered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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US American/ˈkɑŋkɚd/KONG-kerd
UK British/ˈkɒŋkəd/KONG-kud
- KONG
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conquered 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.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conquered
- 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-kud.
What does conquered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of conquer How to pronounce conquer
Questions about saying conquered
How do you pronounce conquered?
Say KONG-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conquered?
Conquered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · kerd.
Is conquered 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 /ˈkɒŋkəd/ (KONG-kud).