How to Pronounce Conclave

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɒn.kleɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “conclave”

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

What does conclave mean?

noun

  1. The set of apartments within which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church are continuously secluded while engaged in choosing a pope.
  2. The group of Roman Catholic cardinals locked in a conclave until they elect a new pope; the body of cardinals.

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Words that rhyme with conclave

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enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveraveshave

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conclave"?▾

"Conclave" has 3 syllables: concl · av · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "conclave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conclave" is /ˈkɒn.kleɪv/.

What does "conclave" mean?▾

Conclave: The set of apartments within which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church are continuously secluded while engaged in choosing a pope.

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