How to pronounce conterminal
Say it like kun-TUR-mih-nul. Conterminal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- kun
- TUR
- mih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conterminal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conterminal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kon-TUH-mih-nul.
What does conterminal mean?
- Conterminous.
- Connected end to end.
Where does conterminal come from?
From Latin conterminus, from con- (“with”) + terminus (“border, end”) + -al.
Words that rhyme with conterminal
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Questions about saying conterminal
How do you pronounce conterminal?
Say kun-TUR-mih-nul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɝmɪnəl/. In British English it is /kɒnˈtəmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conterminal?
Conterminal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: kun · TUR · mih · nul.
Is conterminal 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 /kɒnˈtəmɪnəl/ (kon-TUH-mih-nul).