How to pronounce convinces
Say it like kun-VIN-siz. Convinces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN).
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- kun
- VIN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convinces 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.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convinces
American and British speakers say convinces in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪnsɪz/ in the US and /kənˈvɪnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VIN-siz.
What does convinces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of convince How to pronounce convince
Questions about saying convinces
How do you pronounce convinces?
Say kun-VIN-siz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪnsɪz/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convinces?
Convinces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN). Broken into parts: kun · VIN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say convinces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪnsɪz/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.