How to pronounce conversing
Say it like kun-VUR-sing. Conversing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conversing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conversing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-sing.
What does conversing mean?
Words that rhyme with conversing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conversing.
Questions about saying conversing
How do you pronounce conversing?
Say kun-VUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conversing?
Conversing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · sing.
Is conversing 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 /kənˈvɜːsɪŋ/ (kun-VUR-sing).