How to pronounce conquerors
Say it like KONG-kuh-rerz. Conquerors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- kuh
- rerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conquerors 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.
- rerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conquerors
- 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-ruz.
What does conquerors mean?
- plural of conqueror How to pronounce conqueror
Questions about saying conquerors
How do you pronounce conquerors?
Say KONG-kuh-rerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkərɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkərəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conquerors?
Conquerors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · kuh · rerz.
Is conquerors 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 /ˈkɒŋkərəz/ (KONG-kuh-ruz).