How to Pronounce "con"
word
/ˈkɑn/
kahn
/kˈɒn/
kon
Definition
A con is a trick or dishonest plan used to cheat someone, usually to get money or some advantage. It is also used in the phrase 'con artist' for a person who deceives others professionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑn/
British English
/kˈɒn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn
UK
kon
Listen in Context
Once they realized it was a con, they stopped answering his calls.
The email was a con to steal people's bank details.
He lost money in a phone con.
The police warned us about a ticket con online.