How to Pronounce "conquest"
word
/ˈkɑŋkwɛst/
KAHNG-kwest
/kˈɒnkwɛst/
KON-kwest
Definition
The act of taking control of a place or people by force, especially during war. It can also mean achieving something difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑŋkwɛst/
British English
/kˈɒnkwɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHNG-kwest
UK
KON-kwest
Listen in Context
The soldiers celebrated their conquest of the city.
The conquest of Mount Everest is a great achievement.
Many books tell the story of the Roman conquest.
For many, learning English feels like a tough conquest.