How to pronounce convolute
Say it like kon-vuh-LOOT. Convolute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOOT).
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- kon
- vuh
- LOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convolute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of convolute
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-vuh-LOOT.
What does convolute mean?
- To make unnecessarily complex.
- To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.“The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.”
- To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.
- Convoluted.
- Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.
Where does convolute come from?
Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).
Words that rhyme with convolute
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Questions about saying convolute
How do you pronounce convolute?
Say kon-vuh-LOOT. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnvəˈlut/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convolute?
Convolute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOOT). Broken into parts: kon · vuh · LOOT.
Is convolute 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 /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/ (kon-vuh-LOOT).