How to Pronounce Concept

To pronounce "concept", say CONC-ept — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɒn.sɛpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “concept”

"concept" has 2 syllables: conc-ept.

What does concept mean?

noun

  1. An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.
  2. Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

Synonyms

abstractionconceptionnotion

Related words

constructconceptionconceptualconceptuallytheoreticalconceptualizationnotionmentality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concept"?▾

"Concept" has 2 syllables: conc · ept.

What is the IPA transcription of "concept"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concept" is /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/.

What does "concept" mean?▾

Concept: An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

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