How to pronounce converting
Say it like kun-VUR-ting. Converting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- kun
- VUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Converting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of converting
- 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-ting.
What does converting mean?
- present participle and gerund of convert How to pronounce convert
Words that rhyme with converting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of converting.
Questions about saying converting
How do you pronounce converting?
Say kun-VUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in converting?
Converting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: kun · VUR · ting.
Is converting 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 /kənˈvɜːtɪŋ/ (kun-VUR-ting).