How to pronounce conspiration
Say it like kahn-spih-RAY-shun. Conspiration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- kahn
- spih
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conspiration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conspiration
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-spih-RAY-shun.
What does conspiration mean?
- Agreement or concurrence for some end or purpose.
- A plot between two or more people against somebody's wishes; conspiracy.
Where does conspiration come from?
From Middle English conspiracioun, from Middle French conspiration, from Latin cōnspīrātiō, cōnspīrātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with conspiration
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Questions about saying conspiration
How do you pronounce conspiration?
Say kahn-spih-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnspɪˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnspɪˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conspiration?
Conspiration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: kahn · spih · RAY · shun.
Is conspiration 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 /ˌkɒnspɪˈreɪʃən/ (kon-spih-RAY-shun).