How to Pronounce Conned

To pronounce "conned", say CONN-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CONN-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “conned”

"conned" has 2 syllables: conn-ed. It rhymes with fond and abscond, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: conde — easy to mix up when writing.

What does conned mean?

verb

  1. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
  2. To know, understand, acknowledge.

verb

  1. To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

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.”

Synonyms

be sold a pup

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Words that rhyme with conned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fondabscondbeyondresponddonnedfrondmaundspawnedblondecorrespondwandmonde

Related words

betrayeddeceiveddupedfooledmisledplayedrobbedscrewed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conned"?▾

"Conned" has 2 syllables: conn · ed.

What does "conned" mean?▾

Conned: To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.

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