How to pronounce consecrate
Say it like KAHN-suh-krayt. Consecrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- krayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consecrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kraytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of consecrate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-suh-krayt.
What does consecrate mean?
- To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
- To ordain as a bishop.
- To commit (oneself or one's time) solemnly to some aim or task.
- Consecrated, devoted, dedicated, sacred.
Where does consecrate come from?
First attested in the late 14ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English consecraten (“to dedicate, consecrate (an altar, church); to ordain (a bishop), anoint (a king, a pope); to devote one to religious life”), from conse
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Questions about saying consecrate
How do you pronounce consecrate?
Say KAHN-suh-krayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəkreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsəkreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consecrate?
Consecrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · krayt.
Is consecrate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnsəkreɪt/ (KON-suh-krayt).