How to pronounce convent
Say it like KON-vunt. Convent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-vent.
What does convent mean?
- A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
- The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
- Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.
Where does convent come from?
From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio.
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Questions about saying convent
How do you pronounce convent?
Say KON-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnvənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnvɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convent?
Convent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · vunt.
Is convent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnvɛnt/ (KON-vent).