How to pronounce convene
Say it like kun-VEEN. Convene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEEN).
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- kun
- VEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convene 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.
- VEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of convene
American and British speakers say convene in essentially the same way: /kənˈvin/ in the US and /kənˈviːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEEN.
What does convene mean?
- To come together; to meet; to unite.
- To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble.
- To cause to assemble; to call together; to convoke; to summon.
Where does convene come from?
Borrowed from Middle French convenir, from Latin convenio, convenire (“come together”), from con- (“with, together”) + veniō (“come”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gʷm̥yéti, from the root *gʷem-.
Words that rhyme with convene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of convene.
Questions about saying convene
How do you pronounce convene?
Say kun-VEEN. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvin/. In British English it is /kənˈviːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convene?
Convene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEEN). Broken into parts: kun · VEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say convene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvin/ and the British form is /kənˈviːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.