How to pronounce convictions
Say it like kun-VIK-shunz. Convictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK).
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- kun
- VIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convictions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convictions
American and British speakers say convictions in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪkʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈvɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VIK-shunz.
What does convictions mean?
- plural of conviction How to pronounce conviction
Questions about saying convictions
How do you pronounce convictions?
Say kun-VIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convictions?
Convictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK). Broken into parts: kun · VIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say convictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.