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How to pronounce convoluted

convoluted
/ˈkɑːnvəluːtəd/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Convoluted, 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.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

The hikers traced a convoluted route through the mountains.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce convoluted?

Convoluted is pronounced /ˈkɑːnvəluːtəd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in convoluted?

Convoluted has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in convoluted?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːnvəluːtəd/.

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