How to pronounce conveyor
Say it like kun-VAY-er. Conveyor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- kun
- VAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conveyor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conveyor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VAY-uh.
What does conveyor mean?
- A person that conveys, transports or delivers.
- Anything that conveys, transports or delivers.“Words are a conveyor of meaning.”
- A mechanical arrangement for transporting material or objects, generally over short or moderate distances, as from one part of a building to another.
Where does conveyor come from?
From convey + -or.
Words that rhyme with conveyor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conveyor.
Questions about saying conveyor
How do you pronounce conveyor?
Say kun-VAY-er. The American pronunciation is /kənˈveɪɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈveɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conveyor?
Conveyor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: kun · VAY · er.
Is conveyor 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 /kənˈveɪə/ (kun-VAY-uh).