How to pronounce cynghanedd
Say it like kung-HAN-eth. Cynghanedd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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- kung
- HAN
- eth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cynghanedd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cynghanedd
American and British speakers say cynghanedd in essentially the same way: /kəŋˈhænɛð/ in the US and /kəŋˈhænɛð/ in the UK.
British respelling: kung-HAN-eth.
What does cynghanedd mean?
- The complex system of internal assonance, alliteration and rhyme in Welsh strict-meter poetry.
Where does cynghanedd come from?
Borrowed from Welsh cynghanedd (“harmony”).
Questions about saying cynghanedd
How do you pronounce cynghanedd?
Say kung-HAN-eth. The American pronunciation is /kəŋˈhænɛð/. In British English it is /kəŋˈhænɛð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cynghanedd?
Cynghanedd has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: kung · HAN · eth.
Do Americans and Brits say cynghanedd the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəŋˈhænɛð/ and the British form is /kəŋˈhænɛð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.