How to pronounce converter
Say it like kun-VUR-ter. Converter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Converter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of converter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-VUR-tuh.
What does converter mean?
- A person or thing that converts.
- A device that changes voltage or frequency, for example one that converts alternating current to direct current.
- A retort or furnace, used e.g. in the Bessemer process, in which molten cast iron is decarburized and converted into steel by a blast of air forced through the liquid metal.
Where does converter come from?
From convert + -er.
Words that rhyme with converter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of converter.
Questions about saying converter
How do you pronounce converter?
Say kun-VUR-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝtɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in converter?
Converter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · ter.
Is converter 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 /kənˈvɜːtə/ (kun-VUR-tuh).