How to Pronounce Conn

To pronounce "conn", say CONN — one syllable, IPA /kɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/kɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “conn”

"conn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: con, kon, caan, caen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does conn mean?

noun

  1. The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."

    “The officer of the deck has the conn of the vessel; the captain took the conn when she reached the bridge.”

verb

  1. To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).

    “The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.”

Words that rhyme with conn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

helmhandrailbartillertruconnstandconnection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conn"?▾

"Conn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "conn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conn" is /kɒn/.

What does "conn" mean?▾

Conn: The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."

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