How to pronounce convinced
Say it like kun-VINST. Convinced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VINST).
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- kun
- VINST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convinced 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.
- VINSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convinced
American and British speakers say convinced in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪnst/ in the US and /kənˈvɪnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VINST.
What does convinced mean?
- persuaded of; very sure“were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join”“I am positive he is lying”
- having a strong belief or conviction“a convinced and fanatical pacifist”
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Questions about saying convinced
How do you pronounce convinced?
Say kun-VINST. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪnst/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convinced?
Convinced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VINST). Broken into parts: kun · VINST.
Do Americans and Brits say convinced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪnst/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.