How to Pronounce Concerns

To pronounce "concerns", say CONC-erns — 2 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɜːnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/kənˈsɜːnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “concerns”

"concerns" has 2 syllables: conc-erns. It rhymes with spurns and yearns, if that helps it stick.

What does concerns mean?

noun

  1. That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

    “Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.”

  2. The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.

verb

  1. To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
  2. To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

    “A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.”

Synonyms

interest

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Words that rhyme with concerns

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spurnsyearnsdiscernsburnsreturnsfernsturnschurnsearnsadjournsoverturnsdownturns

Related words

touchworryfearpertainrelatevexationrefercare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concerns"?▾

"Concerns" has 2 syllables: conc · erns.

What is the IPA transcription of "concerns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concerns" is /kənˈsɜːnz/.

What does "concerns" mean?▾

Concerns: That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

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