How to pronounce convertibles
Say it like kun-VUR-tuh-bulz. Convertibles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- tuh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convertibles 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convertibles
- 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-bulz.
What does convertibles mean?
- plural of convertible How to pronounce convertible
Questions about saying convertibles
How do you pronounce convertibles?
Say kun-VUR-tuh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝtəbəlz/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːtəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convertibles?
Convertibles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · tuh · bulz.
Is convertibles 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 /kənˈvɜːtəbəlz/ (kun-VUR-tuh-bulz).