How to pronounce conventions
Say it like kun-VEN-shunz. Conventions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- kun
- VEN
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conventions 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conventions
American and British speakers say conventions in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɛnʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈvɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VEN-shunz.
What does conventions mean?
- plural of convention How to pronounce convention
Questions about saying conventions
How do you pronounce conventions?
Say kun-VEN-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɛnʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈvɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conventions?
Conventions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: kun · VEN · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say conventions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɛnʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈvɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.