How to pronounce conure
Say it like KON-yoor. Conure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnjʊr/KON-yoor
UK British/ˈkɒnjʊə/KON-yoor
- KON
- yoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of conure
- 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-yoor.
What does conure mean?
noun
- Any of many New World parakeets of the former genus Conurus, now reassigned to other genera in subfamily Arinae, principally Psittacara and Eupsittula.
Questions about saying conure
How do you pronounce conure?
Say KON-yoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conure?
Conure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · yoor.
Is conure 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 /ˈkɒnjʊə/ (KON-yoor).