How to pronounce conterminous
Say it like kun-TUR-mih-nus. Conterminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- kun
- TUR
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conterminous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conterminous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kon-TUH-mih-nus.
What does conterminous mean?
- Alternative form of coterminous.
Where does conterminous come from?
Borrowed from Latin conterminus.
Words that rhyme with conterminous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conterminous.
Questions about saying conterminous
How do you pronounce conterminous?
Say kun-TUR-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɝmɪnəs/. In British English it is /kɒnˈtəmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conterminous?
Conterminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: kun · TUR · mih · nus.
Is conterminous 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 /kɒnˈtəmɪnəs/ (kon-TUH-mih-nus).