How to pronounce convergency
Say it like kun-VUR-jen-see. Convergency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- jen
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convergency 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.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of convergency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-jen-see.
What does convergency mean?
- Alternative form of convergence.
Questions about saying convergency
How do you pronounce convergency?
Say kun-VUR-jen-see. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝdʒɛnsi/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːdʒɛnsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convergency?
Convergency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · jen · see.
Is convergency 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 /kənˈvɜːdʒɛnsi/ (kun-VUR-jen-see).