How to pronounce convergent
Say it like kun-VUR-junt. Convergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convergent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convergent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-junt.
What does convergent mean?
- That converges or focuses; converging
- Of a (typically infinite) sequence or series in a topological space, converging to a (finite, proper) limit.“convergent direction”
- The rational number obtained when a continued fraction is terminated after a finite number of terms.
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Words that rhyme with convergent
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Questions about saying convergent
How do you pronounce convergent?
Say kun-VUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convergent?
Convergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · junt.
Is convergent 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 /kənˈvɜːdʒənt/ (kun-VUR-junt).