How to pronounce "convey"

convey

Noun
American
/kənˈveɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

con vey

How natives say convey

British
/kənˈveɪ/

Syllable Breakdown

con vey

How natives say convey

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'k' sound, like in 'can'.

  • Next, say 'ən' with a soft schwa and 'n'.

  • Finish with 'veɪ' like the word 'say'.

Common Mistakes

  • pronunciation as 'con-vay' (ˈkɒn-veɪ)

  • missing the schwa sound (kan-vey)

  • stressing the first syllable (CON-vey)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'k' sound, like in 'cat'.

  • Say 'ən' with a relaxed schwa and 'n'.

  • End with 'veɪ', rhyming with 'day'.

common mistakes

  • pronunciation as 'con-vay' (ˈkɒn-veɪ)

  • stressing the first syllable (CON-vey)

  • overemphasizing the 'n' sound (con-vay)

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'convey'?

The stress is on the second syllable: con-VEY.

Is the 'o' pronounced in 'convey'?

No, it's a schwa sound, like 'uh'.

Do AmE and BrE pronunciations differ?

No significant difference, mainly accent.

Definition

convey

To communicate or transport something.

Word Family

conveyor

/kənˈveɪər/

noun

A person or thing that transports something

Example: The conveyor moved the boxes.

conveyance

/kənˈveɪəns/

noun

The action of transporting something

Example: The conveyance was quick.

conveyed

/kənˈveɪd/

verb

Past tense of convey

Example: He conveyed the message quickly.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Conveyor has an extra syllable (-or).

Conveyance stresses the first syllable con-VEY-ance.

Conveyed is the past form ending in -ed.

Pro Tips

Focus on stress

Remember, the stress is on the second syllable: con-VEY.

Use schwa

The 'o' is a schwa, not 'o' like in 'hot'.

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abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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