How to Pronounce Words that Start with "C-O-N"
It’s a CONfusing CONcept. Both these words start with C-O-N, yet the beginning of these words sound different. What gives?
It's all about STRESS my friend!
No, not the kind of stress you have when a giant deadline is looming, or when your to-do list is multiplying like bunnies in the spring, or, for the love, when you need to choose a paint color for the living room.
No, we're talking about word stress, or which syllable is emphasized most within a word.
Because if you've been following me for a bit, you know that in any English word with more than one syllable, there is always a syllable that is emphasized, or stressed, more than the others.
The stress not only changes the sound of a word, but it can also change the meaning! Ahh! 🤪
Ready to solve the mystery about words that start with C-O-N?
Let's dive in!
Love these lessons? Get them delivered to your inbox!
Good news! There are more FREE pronunciation lessons coming you won't want to miss! Sign up here and I will send new lessons right to your inbox!
I hate SPAM. I will never sell your information, for any reason.
