English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Convey Pronunciation
Convey is pronounced kuhn-VAY, IPA /kənˈveɪ/.
kuhn-VAY
US /kənˈveɪ/ · UK /kənˈveɪ/
Syllables: kuhn · VAY (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To carry something from one place to another, or to get an idea or feeling across.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Convey in a Sentence
- Belts convey the parcels to the far wall.
- I could not convey how tired she looked.
- Please convey my thanks to the committee.
Common Mispronunciations of Convey
Not KAHN-vay
Verbs of this shape finish loud, so the punch lands on VAY. The front-stressed version sounds like convoy.
Not kuhn-VEE
This ey rhymes with day, the same value it has in they and obey.
More words starting with c · Every word in the pronunciation guide