How to pronounce conventual
Say it like kun-VEN-choo-ul. Conventual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- kun
- VEN
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conventual 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conventual
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kun-VEN-tyoo-ul.
What does conventual mean?
- Pertaining to a convent or convent life; cloistered, monastic.
- A member of a convent.
Where does conventual come from?
From Medieval Latin conventuālis, from Latin conventus (“convent”).
Words that rhyme with conventual
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Questions about saying conventual
How do you pronounce conventual?
Say kun-VEN-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɛntʃuəl/. In British English it is /kənˈvɛntjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conventual?
Conventual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: kun · VEN · choo · ul.
Is conventual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /kənˈvɛntjuːəl/ (kun-VEN-tyoo-ul).