How to pronounce convect
Say it like kun-VEKT. Convect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEKT).
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- kun
- VEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convect 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.
- VEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of convect
American and British speakers say convect in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɛkt/ in the US and /kənˈvɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEKT.
What does convect mean?
- To move (a warm fluid) upward through a cooler fluid, to transfer (heat or a fluid) by convection.
- To undergo convection.“The heated surface caused the air to convect.”
Where does convect come from?
Back-formation from convection.
Words that rhyme with convect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of convect.
Questions about saying convect
How do you pronounce convect?
Say kun-VEKT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɛkt/. In British English it is /kənˈvɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convect?
Convect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEKT). Broken into parts: kun · VEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say convect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɛkt/ and the British form is /kənˈvɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.