How to pronounce convulsant
Say it like kuh-VUHL-sunt. Convulsant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL).
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- kuh
- VUHL
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convulsant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convulsant
American and British speakers say convulsant in essentially the same way: /kəˈvʌlsənt/ in the US and /kəˈvʌlsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-VUHL-sunt.
What does convulsant mean?
- Causing or producing convulsions; convulsive.
- Anything, such as a drug, that causes convulsions
Questions about saying convulsant
How do you pronounce convulsant?
Say kuh-VUHL-sunt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvʌlsənt/. In British English it is /kəˈvʌlsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convulsant?
Convulsant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL). Broken into parts: kuh · VUHL · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say convulsant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈvʌlsənt/ and the British form is /kəˈvʌlsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.