How to pronounce converse
Say it like kun-VURS. Converse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURS).
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- kun
- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Converse 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.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of converse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VURS.
Other ways to say converse
Converse also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAHN-vers /ˈkɑnvɚs/
What does converse mean?
- To talk; to engage in conversation.
- Free verbal interchange of thoughts or views; conversation; chat.
- Opposite; reversed in order or relation; reciprocal.“a converse proposition”
Where does converse come from?
From Old French converser, from Latin conversor (“live, have dealings with”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with converse
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Questions about saying converse
How do you pronounce converse?
Say kun-VURS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝs/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in converse?
Converse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURS). Broken into parts: kun · VURS.
Is converse 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 /kənˈvɜːs/ (kun-VURS).