How to pronounce convolution
Say it like kon-vuh-LOO-shun. Convolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- kon
- vuh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convolution pronunciation, sound by sound
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- 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convolution
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-vuh-LOO-shun.
What does convolution mean?
- A twist or fold.
- Any of the folds on the surface of the brain.
- The shape of something rotating; a vortex.
Where does convolution come from?
Borrowed from Latin convolutus (“to roll together”), past participle of convolvere, from con- + volvere (“to roll”), with the suffix -tion.
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Words that rhyme with convolution
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- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying convolution
How do you pronounce convolution?
Say kon-vuh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /kɑnvəˈluʃən/. In British English it is /kɒnvəˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convolution?
Convolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: kon · vuh · LOO · shun.
Is convolution 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 /kɒnvəˈluːʃən/ (kon-vuh-LOO-shun).