How to pronounce conquering
Say it like KONG-kuh-ring. Conquering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- kuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conquering 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conquering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-kuh-ring.
What does conquering mean?
Where does conquering come from?
From conquer + -ing.
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Questions about saying conquering
How do you pronounce conquering?
Say KONG-kuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conquering?
Conquering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · kuh · ring.
Is conquering 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 /ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ/ (KONG-kuh-ring).