How to pronounce "convenient"

convenient

Noun
American
/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Syllable Breakdown

con ve ni ent

How natives say convenient

British
/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Syllable Breakdown

con ven i ent

How natives say convenient

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with /kən/, with a soft 'k' and weak 'ə' sound.

  • Stress the /ˈviː/ with an elongated 'ee' sound.

  • End with /ni.ənt/, starting with a light 'n' and ending softly on 'ənt'.

Common Mistakes

  • con-vee-niant (misplaced stress)

  • con-ven-yent (incorrect vowel sound)

  • con-ve-nee-ent (overpronunciation of 'e')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with /kən/, pronounced rapidly with a schwa 'ə'.

  • Emphasize /ˈviː/ with a long 'ee' vowel.

  • Conclude with /ni.ənt/, smoothly transitioning from 'n' to a soft schwa.

common mistakes

  • con-vee-niyant (incorrect ending)

  • con-vee-nyent (mispronunciation of 'i')

  • con-veene-yent (wrong syllable emphasis)

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'convenient'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'vee'.

Do I pronounce the 'e' in the middle?

Yes, but it is subtle, like a schwa 'ə'.

Is there a difference in the ending sound?

Both AmE and BrE endings are soft but be careful with 'ənt'.

Definition

convenient

Easy to use or suitable for one's needs.

Word Family

convenience

/kənˈviː.niəns/

noun

state of being convenient

Example: The convenience of online shopping is great.

inconvenient

/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

adjective

not convenient

Example: The delay was inconvenient.

convene

/kənˈviːn/

verb

to gather together

Example: Let's convene at the hall.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress is different in 'convenience'.

In 'inconvenient', prefix 'in' has a clear 'ɪn'.

'Convene' ends with 'viːn', not 'viː.ni.ənt'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember to stress the 'vee' in 'convenient'. It changes the meaning if stressed incorrectly.

Ending Softly

Practice ending the word softly on the schwa 'ənt' to avoid harsh sounds.

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Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Convenient

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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