How to pronounce conviction
Say it like kun-VIK-shun. Conviction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK).
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- kun
- VIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conviction 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.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conviction
American and British speakers say conviction in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪkʃən/ in the US and /kənˈvɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VIK-shun.
What does conviction mean?
- an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
- (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed“the conviction came as no surprise”
Where does conviction come from?
From late Middle English conviction, from Anglo-Norman conviction, from Latin convictiō, from convictus, the past participle of convincō (“to convict”).
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Words that rhyme with conviction
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Questions about saying conviction
How do you pronounce conviction?
Say kun-VIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪkʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conviction?
Conviction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK). Broken into parts: kun · VIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say conviction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪkʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.