How to pronounce convents
Say it like KON-vunts. Convents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnvənts/KON-vunts
UK British/ˈkɒnvənts/KON-vunts
- KON
- vunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convents 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.
- vuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convents
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-vunts.
What does convents mean?
noun
- plural of convent How to pronounce convent
Questions about saying convents
How do you pronounce convents?
Say KON-vunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnvənts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnvənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convents?
Convents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · vunts.
Is convents 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 /ˈkɒnvənts/ (KON-vunts).