How to Pronounce Con

To pronounce "con", say CON — one syllable, IPA /kɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “con”

"con" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kon, caan, caen, conn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does con mean?

verb

  1. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
  2. To know, understand, acknowledge.

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Words that rhyme with con

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

learnmemorizeconvictmulctdefraudinmatebuncogyp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "con"?▾

"Con" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "con"?▾

The IPA transcription of "con" is /kɒn/.

What does "con" mean?▾

Con: To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.

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