How to Pronounce Confluence

To pronounce "confluence", say CONFL-uenc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒnfluəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɒnfluəns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “confluence”

"confluence" has 3 syllables: confl-uenc-e.

What does confluence mean?

noun

  1. The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.

    “We encountered an abandoned boat at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.”

  2. The act of combining which occurs at the place where rivers and the lake meet.

    “The confluence of the rivers produced a great rush of water.”

Synonyms

conflux

Related words

confluxconcoursemergingjunctionmeetingdownstreamgroundcrossroads

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confluence"?▾

"Confluence" has 3 syllables: confl · uenc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "confluence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confluence" is /ˈkɒnfluəns/.

What does "confluence" mean?▾

Confluence: The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.

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