How To Pronounce Concept
concept
In British English, concept is pronounced /ˈkɒn.sept/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰʷɒ̃n.sept̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.sept/.
Concept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Concept has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Concept
How do you pronounce concept in British English?
In British English, concept is pronounced /ˈkɒn.sept/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰʷɒ̃n.sept̚].
How do you pronounce concept in American English?
In American English, concept is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.sept/.
How many syllables are in concept?
Concept has two syllables, /kɒn/ + /sept/.
Where is the stress in concept?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /kɒn/.
Do British and American English pronounce concept the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkɒn.sept/ and American English has /ˈkɑːn.sept/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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