How to pronounce convocation
Say it like kon-vuh-KAY-shun. Convocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- kon
- vuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convocation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convocation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-vuh-KAY-shun.
What does convocation mean?
- The act of calling or assembling by summons.
- An assembly or meeting.
- An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
Where does convocation come from?
From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.
Words that rhyme with convocation
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Questions about saying convocation
How do you pronounce convocation?
Say kon-vuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kɑnvəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /kɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convocation?
Convocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: kon · vuh · KAY · shun.
Is convocation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/ (kon-vuh-KAY-shun).