How to pronounce converts
Say it like KON-verts. Converts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- verts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Converts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vertsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of converts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-vuts.
Other ways to say converts
Converts also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kun-VURTS /kənˈvɝts/
What does converts mean?
- plural of convert How to pronounce convert
- third-person singular simple present indicative of convert How to pronounce convert
Questions about saying converts
How do you pronounce converts?
Say KON-verts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnvɚts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnvəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in converts?
Converts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · verts.
Is converts 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 /ˈkɒnvəts/ (KON-vuts).