How to Pronounce "convent"
word
/ˈkɑnˌvɛnt/
KAHN-vent
/kˈɒnvənt/
KON-vuhnt
Definition
A convent is a building or community where nuns (religious women) live and work together.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑnˌvɛnt/
British English
/kˈɒnvənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-vent
UK
KON-vuhnt
Listen in Context
The convent is near the church.
Many nuns live in the convent.
My aunt visited the old convent last week.
She entered the convent when she was only eighteen.