How to pronounce conurbation
Say it like kah-ner-BAY-shun. Conurbation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- kah
- ner
- BAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conurbation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BAYSay 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 conurbation
- 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: kon-uh-BAY-shun.
What does conurbation mean?
- A continuous aggregation of built-up urban communities created as a result of urban sprawl.
Where does conurbation come from?
From Latin con- (“together”) + urbs (“city”) + -ation.
Words that rhyme with conurbation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conurbation.
Questions about saying conurbation
How do you pronounce conurbation?
Say kah-ner-BAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conurbation?
Conurbation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: kah · ner · BAY · shun.
Is conurbation 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 /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ (kon-uh-BAY-shun).