How to pronounce convince
Say it like kun-VINS. Convince has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VINS).
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- kun
- VINS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convince 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.
- VINSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convince
American and British speakers say convince in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪns/ in the US and /kənˈvɪns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VINS.
What does convince mean?
- make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something“He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product”
Where does convince come from?
Borrowed from Latin convincō (“to refute, prove”), from con- + vincō (“to conquer, vanquish”).
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Words that rhyme with convince
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Questions about saying convince
How do you pronounce convince?
Say kun-VINS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪns/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convince?
Convince has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VINS). Broken into parts: kun · VINS.
Do Americans and Brits say convince the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪns/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.