How to pronounce convincing
Say it like kun-VIN-sing. Convincing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN).
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- kun
- VIN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convincing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convincing
American and British speakers say convincing in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VIN-sing.
What does convincing mean?
- causing one to believe the truth of something“a convincing story”“a convincing manner”
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Words that rhyme with convincing
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Questions about saying convincing
How do you pronounce convincing?
Say kun-VIN-sing. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convincing?
Convincing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN). Broken into parts: kun · VIN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say convincing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.