How to pronounce conversant
Say it like kun-VUR-sunt. Conversant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conversant 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conversant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-sunt.
What does conversant mean?
- Closely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.
- Familiar or acquainted by use or study; well-informed; versed.“She is equally conversant with Shakespeare and the laws of physics.”
- One who converses with another.
Where does conversant come from?
From Old French conversant, present participle of converser.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying conversant
How do you pronounce conversant?
Say kun-VUR-sunt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝsənt/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conversant?
Conversant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · sunt.
Is conversant 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 /kənˈvɜːsənt/ (kun-VUR-sunt).