How to pronounce convert
Say it like kun-VURT. Convert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT).
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- kun
- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
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- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of convert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VURT.
Other ways to say convert
Convert also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAHN-vert /ˈkɑnvɚt/
What does convert mean?
- change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy“We converted from 220 to 110 Volt”
- change the nature, purpose, or function of something“convert lead into gold”“convert hotels into jails”
- change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief“She converted to Buddhism”
- a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
Where does convert come from?
From Middle English converten, from Old French convertir, from Latin converto (“turn around”).
Words that rhyme with convert
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Questions about saying convert
How do you pronounce convert?
Say kun-VURT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝt/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convert?
Convert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT). Broken into parts: kun · VURT.
Is convert 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 /kənˈvɜːt/ (kun-VURT).