How to pronounce convoluted
Say it like KON-vuh-loo-tud. Convoluted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- vuh
- loo
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convoluted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convoluted
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kon-vuh-LYOO-tid.
What does convoluted mean?
- Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.
- Complex, complicated, or intricate.“He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.”
- simple past and past participle of convolute How to pronounce convolute
Where does convoluted come from?
From convolute + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying convoluted
How do you pronounce convoluted?
Say KON-vuh-loo-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnvəˈljuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convoluted?
Convoluted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · vuh · loo · tud.
Is convoluted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌkɒnvəˈljuːtɪd/ (kon-vuh-LYOO-tid).