How to pronounce "conflict" in EnglishVerb
ˈkɒn.flɪkt
KON·flikt
Primary stress: KON
Hear native speakers say conflict in context across real video clips
unacceptable to patients and physicians at the individual level that's a conflict some cost of Defense can be the main cause of disease symptoms
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “conflict”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KON
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
flikt
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KON"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "conflict" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "conflict is" sounds like "conflict-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "conflict" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“conflict some cost of Defense can be the main cause of disease symptoms”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“conflict with another person's right to security more commonly it's said that human rights often conflict with the public good or with general welfare so”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“conflict the first battles with North Korean soldiers Mark a new chapter of global instability together with the world we”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“conflict nothing to do that it's about chemical weapons use is wrong and the world shouldn't stand idly by no”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“conflict the two sides though are currently engaged in a full-blown trade war so how did we get here”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“conflict the true value is in the debt that it creates you control the debt you control”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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conflict some cost of Defense can be the main cause of disease symptoms
Hear it in context: “conflict”
348 clipsThe English word “conflict” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkɒn.flɪkt (phonetic respelling: KON-flikt). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KON · flikt), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KON). Grammatically, “conflict” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 348 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “conflict” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @10:11
“unacceptable to patients and physicians at the individual level that's a conflict some cost of Defense can be the main cause of disease symptoms”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @9:52
“that human rights conflict among each other one person's right to privacy can conflict with another person's right to security more commonly it's said that human rights often conflict with the public good or with general welfare so human rights often conflict with the public good or with general welfare so”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:49
“Ripple effects of a third country sending troops into the conflict the first battles with North Korean soldiers Mark a new chapter of global instability together with the world we global instability together with the world we”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:21
“stance in syria or further into that conflict nothing to do that it's about chemical weapons use is wrong and the world shouldn't stand idly by no chemical weapons use is wrong and the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:37
“ensure that relations between china and the united states do not veer into open conflict the two sides though are currently engaged in a full-blown trade war so how did we get here engaged in a full-blown trade war so how did we get here”
Definition & Meaning: “conflict”
- A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
- An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.
- To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible
- To overlap (with), as in a schedule.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.”
- “I wanted to attend the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule that day.”
- “conflict some cost of Defense can be the main cause of disease symptoms”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “conflict”
- Pronunciation:
- KON-flikt
- Syllables:
- KON · flikt
- Written Hyphenation:
- con · flict
- Primary stress:
- KON
- IPA:
- ˈkɒn.flɪkt
- Hear it in context
- conflict
Synonyms: “conflict”
Hear words related in meaning to “conflict” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “conflict”
-ɒnflɪktWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"conflict" (⁄ˈkɒn.flɪkt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "conflict" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about conflict
How do you pronounce “conflict”?
“conflict” is pronounced ⁄ˈkɒn.flɪkt⁄ (KON-flikt). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “conflict”?
“conflict” has 2 syllables: KON · flikt.
Where is the stress in “conflict”?
The primary stress in “conflict” is on “KON”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “conflict” mean?
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
How can I hear “conflict” used in real sentences?
This page has 348 real-world video examples of “conflict” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “conflict”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).