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How to pronounce conquest

conquest
/ˈkɑːŋkwest/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Conquest, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

This is what is called the Norman Conquest.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce conquest?

Conquest is pronounced /ˈkɑːŋkwest/ in American English.

How many syllables are in conquest?

Conquest has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in conquest?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːŋkwest/.

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