How to pronounce conqueror
Say it like KONG-kuh-rer. Conqueror has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- kuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conqueror 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.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conqueror
- 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-ruh.
What does conqueror mean?
- Someone who conquers.
Where does conqueror come from?
From Middle English conquerour, from Old French conquereor, from conquerre.
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Questions about saying conqueror
How do you pronounce conqueror?
Say KONG-kuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋˌkərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conqueror?
Conqueror has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · kuh · rer.
Is conqueror 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 /ˈkɒŋˌkərə/ (KONG-kuh-ruh).