How to pronounce converses
Say it like kun-VUR-suz. Converses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Converses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of converses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-suz.
Other ways to say converses
Converses also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAHN-ver-suz /ˈkɑnvɚsəz/
What does converses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of converse How to pronounce converse
Questions about saying converses
How do you pronounce converses?
Say kun-VUR-suz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝsəz/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in converses?
Converses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · suz.
Is converses 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 /kənˈvɜːsəz/ (kun-VUR-suz).