How to pronounce conveyance
Say it like kun-VAY-uns. Conveyance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- kun
- VAY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conveyance 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conveyance
American and British speakers say conveyance in essentially the same way: /kənˈveɪəns/ in the US and /kənˈveɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VAY-uns.
What does conveyance mean?
- An act or instance of conveying.
- A means of transporting, especially a vehicle.
- An instrument transferring title of an object from one person or group of persons to another.
- To transfer (the title) of an object from one person or group of persons to another.
Where does conveyance come from?
From Middle English conveiance, conveyaunce, equivalent to convey + -ance.
Words that rhyme with conveyance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conveyance.
Questions about saying conveyance
How do you pronounce conveyance?
Say kun-VAY-uns. The American pronunciation is /kənˈveɪəns/. In British English it is /kənˈveɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conveyance?
Conveyance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: kun · VAY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say conveyance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈveɪəns/ and the British form is /kənˈveɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.