How to pronounce convergence
Say it like kun-VUR-juns. Convergence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convergence 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convergence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-juns.
What does convergence mean?
- The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
- A meeting place.“We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers”
- The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
Where does convergence come from?
From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).
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Words that rhyme with convergence
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Questions about saying convergence
How do you pronounce convergence?
Say kun-VUR-juns. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝdʒəns/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːdʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convergence?
Convergence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · juns.
Is convergence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈvɜːdʒəns/ (kun-VUR-juns).