How to pronounce convenes
Say it like kun-VEENZ. Convenes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEENZ).
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- kun
- VEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convenes 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.
- VEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of convenes
American and British speakers say convenes in essentially the same way: /kənˈvinz/ in the US and /kənˈviːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEENZ.
What does convenes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of convene How to pronounce convene
Words that rhyme with convenes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of convenes.
Questions about saying convenes
How do you pronounce convenes?
Say kun-VEENZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvinz/. In British English it is /kənˈviːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convenes?
Convenes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEENZ). Broken into parts: kun · VEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say convenes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvinz/ and the British form is /kənˈviːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.