How to pronounce "convert"

convert

Noun
American
/ˈkɑnvɜrt/

Syllable Breakdown

con vert

How natives say convert

British
/ˈkɒnvɜːt/

Syllable Breakdown

con vert

How natives say convert

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'con': Use a short 'o' sound as in 'hot'.

  • Emphasize the first syllable.

  • End with 'vert': Use an 'r'-colored vowel, like 'urt'.

Common Mistakes

  • con-vert (wrong stress)

  • conv-art (incorrect vowel)

  • con-vurt (wrong r-colored vowel)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'con': Use a short 'o' sound, like in 'cot'.

  • Emphasize the first syllable.

  • End with 'vert': Use the 'vɜːt' sound, similar to 'vert' in 'advert'.

common mistakes

  • con-vert (wrong stress)

  • conv-art (incorrect vowel)

  • con-vet (missing length)

FAQ

Why is the first syllable stressed?

The noun 'convert' typically stresses the first syllable.

What vowel sound is in the first syllable?

It's the short 'o' sound, like in 'hot' (AmE) or 'cot' (BrE).

How do I pronounce 'vert'?

In AmE, use an 'r'-colored sound like 'urt'. In BrE, use a longer 'ɜː' sound.

Definition

convert

A person who has changed their beliefs or behaviors.

Word Family

conversion

/kənˈvɜrʒən/

noun

The act of changing

Example: His conversion was quick.

convertible

/kənˈvɜrtəbl̩/

adjective

Able to be changed

Example: The sofa is convertible.

convert

/kənˈvɜrt/

verb

To change something

Example: She will convert the files.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress is on second syllable in 'conversion'.

Convertible has a different ending and more syllables.

Verb 'convert' stresses second syllable.

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/əˈbrɔd/

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/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

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/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

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/əˈkʌmpəni/

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/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

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/əˈfɔrd/

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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