How to pronounce convolving
Say it like kun-VOL-ving. Convolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL).
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- kun
- VOL
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convolving 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.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of convolving
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kun-VOL-ving.
What does convolving mean?
- present participle and gerund of convolve How to pronounce convolve
Words that rhyme with convolving
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Questions about saying convolving
How do you pronounce convolving?
Say kun-VOL-ving. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɑlvɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈvɒlvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convolving?
Convolving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL). Broken into parts: kun · VOL · ving.
Is convolving 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 /kənˈvɒlvɪŋ/ (kun-VOL-ving).