How to pronounce convection
Say it like kun-VEK-shun. Convection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEK).
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- kun
- VEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convection 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.
- VEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convection
American and British speakers say convection in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɛkʃən/ in the US and /kənˈvɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEK-shun.
What does convection mean?
- The transmission of heat in a fluid by the circulation of currents.
- The vertical movement of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable air mass. The terms convection and thunderstorm are often used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convection. Towering cumulus clouds are visible forms of convection.
Where does convection come from?
From Latin convectiōnem, from convectiō (“act of carrying”), from convect-, past participle stem of convehō (“to carry together”), combination of com- and vehō.
Words that rhyme with convection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of convection.
Questions about saying convection
How do you pronounce convection?
Say kun-VEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɛkʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈvɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convection?
Convection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEK). Broken into parts: kun · VEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say convection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɛkʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈvɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.