How to pronounce ferroconcrete
Say it like fer-oh-KON-kreet. Ferroconcrete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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US American/ˌfɛroʊˈkɑnkrit/fer-oh-KON-kreet
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- fer
- oh
- KON
- kreet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferroconcrete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kreetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ferroconcrete mean?
noun
- A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.
Where does ferroconcrete come from?
From ferro- + concrete.
Questions about saying ferroconcrete
How do you pronounce ferroconcrete?
Say fer-oh-KON-kreet. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛroʊˈkɑnkrit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferroconcrete?
Ferroconcrete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: fer · oh · KON · kreet.