How to pronounce conversion
Say it like kun-VUR-zhun. Conversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
- kun
- VUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conversion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VUR-zhun.
What does conversion mean?
- an event that results in a transformation
- a change in the units or form of an expression:“conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade”
- a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
Where does conversion come from?
From Middle English conversion, conversioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman conversion, from Latin conversiō, from convertō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with conversion
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Questions about saying conversion
How do you pronounce conversion?
Say kun-VUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝʒən/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conversion?
Conversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · zhun.
Is conversion 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 /kənˈvɜːʒən/ (kun-VUR-zhun).