How to Pronounce Concave

To pronounce "concave", say CONC-av-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒŋkeɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɒŋkeɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “concave”

"concave" has 3 syllables: conc-av-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does concave mean?

noun

  1. A concave surface or curve.
  2. The vault of the sky.

verb

  1. To render concave, or increase the degree of concavity.

adjective

  1. Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl
  2. (of a polygon) not convex; having at least one internal angle greater than 180 degrees.

Antonyms

convex

Words that rhyme with concave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelavecavedepraveconclaveraveshave

Related words

biconcaveconcavo-convexplanoconcaveindentedbursiformrecessedsaclikeacetabular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concave"?▾

"Concave" has 3 syllables: conc · av · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "concave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concave" is /ˈkɒŋkeɪv/.

What does "concave" mean?▾

Concave: A concave surface or curve.

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