How to pronounce convivial
Say it like kun-VIV-ee-ul. Convivial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIV).
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- kun
- VIV
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convivial 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.
- VIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convivial
American and British speakers say convivial in essentially the same way: /kənˈvɪviəl/ in the US and /kənˈvɪviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VIV-ee-ul.
What does convivial mean?
- Having elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity“I spent many a convivial evening at the club.”
Where does convivial come from?
Borrowed from French convivial, from Latin convīvium (“a feast”), combined form of con- (“together”) + vīvō (“to live”).
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Words that rhyme with convivial
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Questions about saying convivial
How do you pronounce convivial?
Say kun-VIV-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɪviəl/. In British English it is /kənˈvɪviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convivial?
Convivial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIV). Broken into parts: kun · VIV · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say convivial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvɪviəl/ and the British form is /kənˈvɪviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.