English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Convince Pronunciation
Convince is pronounced kuhn-VINS, IPA /kənˈvɪns/.
kuhn-VINS
US /kənˈvɪns/ · UK /kənˈvɪns/
Syllables: kuhn · VINS (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To make someone believe that something is true or right.
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Convince in a Sentence
- Nothing I said could convince him.
- They managed to convince the board in one meeting.
- Try to convince her to take the later train.
Common Mispronunciations of Convince
Not kuhn-VINZ
Convince ends in the sound of wince with a v in front. The ce is a hiss, and giving it a buzz makes it sound like a plural.
Not KAHN-vins
The second beat carries the word and the opening is a light kuhn.
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