How to pronounce congruence
American English pronunciation
kun-GROO-uns
- IPA
- /kənˈɡɹu.əns/
- Syllables
- kun · GROO · uns (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- KONG-groo-uns
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What congruence means
Close agreement, or an exact match of two shapes
In a sentence: Because of their congruence, one paper triangle fit perfectly on top of the other.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin congruentia, agreement, from congruere, to come together or agree.
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