How to Pronounce "convenes"
word
kənˈvinz
kuhn-VEENZ
kənvˈiːnz
kuhn-VEENZ
Definition
To bring people together for a meeting or gathering, or to start such a meeting officially.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈvinz
British English
kənvˈiːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-VEENZ
UK
kuhn-VEENZ
Listen in Context
The committee convenes every Monday morning.
The president convenes a meeting to discuss the new law.
The board convenes twice a year.
Whenever there’s a crisis, the council convenes immediately.