How to pronounce convict
Say it like kun-VIKT. Convict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIKT).
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- kun
- VIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convict 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.
- VIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convict
American and British speakers say convict in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪkt/ in the US and /kənˈvɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VIKT.
Other ways to say convict
Convict also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAHN-vikt /ˈkɑnvɪkt/
What does convict mean?
- find or declare guilty“The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced”
- a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
- a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense
Where does convict come from?
From Middle English convicten, from Anglo-Norman convicter, from Latin convictus, the past participle of convincō (“to convict”).
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Words that rhyme with convict
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Questions about saying convict
How do you pronounce convict?
Say kun-VIKT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪkt/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convict?
Convict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIKT). Broken into parts: kun · VIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say convict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪkt/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.