How to pronounce conversely
Say it like KON-ver-slee. Conversely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- ver
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conversely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conversely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-vuh-slee.
What does conversely mean?
- with the terms of the relation reversed“conversely, not all women are mothers”
Where does conversely come from?
From converse + -ly.
Questions about saying conversely
How do you pronounce conversely?
Say KON-ver-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnvɚsli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnvəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conversely?
Conversely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · ver · slee.
Is conversely 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 /ˈkɒnvəsli/ (KON-vuh-slee).