How to pronounce convention

Say it like this: /kənˈvɛnʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/kənˈvɛnʃən/

What does convention mean?

nounA meeting or gathering.

“The convention was held in Geneva.”

A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.

“The EU installed an inter-institutional Convention to draft a European constitution.”

The convening of a formal meeting.

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