How to pronounce convey
Say it like kun-VAY. Convey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- kun
- VAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convey 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of convey
American and British speakers say convey in essentially the same way: /kənˈveɪ/ in the US and /kənˈveɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VAY.
What does convey mean?
- (of information) make known; pass on“She conveyed the message to me”
- serve as a means for expressing something“The painting of Mary carries motherly love”“His voice carried a lot of anger”
- transfer to another“communicate a disease”
Where does convey come from?
From Middle English conveien, from Old French conveier (French convoyer), from Vulgar Latin *convio, from Classical Latin via (“way”).
Words that rhyme with convey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of convey.
Questions about saying convey
How do you pronounce convey?
Say kun-VAY. The American pronunciation is /kənˈveɪ/. In British English it is /kənˈveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convey?
Convey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: kun · VAY.
Do Americans and Brits say convey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈveɪ/ and the British form is /kənˈveɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.