How to pronounce convening
Say it like kun-VEE-ning. Convening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- kun
- VEE
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convening 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.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convening
American and British speakers say convening in essentially the same way: /kənˈvinɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈviːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEE-ning.
What does convening mean?
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Words that rhyme with convening
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Questions about saying convening
How do you pronounce convening?
Say kun-VEE-ning. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvinɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈviːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convening?
Convening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: kun · VEE · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say convening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvinɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈviːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.