How to pronounce conversed
Say it like kun-VURST. Conversed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURST).
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- kun
- VURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conversed 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.
- VURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of conversed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VURST.
What does conversed mean?
- simple past and past participle of converse How to pronounce converse
Words that rhyme with conversed
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Questions about saying conversed
How do you pronounce conversed?
Say kun-VURST. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝst/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conversed?
Conversed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURST). Broken into parts: kun · VURST.
Is conversed 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 /kənˈvɜːst/ (kun-VURST).