How to pronounce consecrated
Say it like KAHN-suh-kray-tid. Consecrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- kray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consecrated 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.
- krayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consecrated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-suh-kray-tid.
What does consecrated mean?
- simple past and past participle of consecrate How to pronounce consecrate
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Questions about saying consecrated
How do you pronounce consecrated?
Say KAHN-suh-kray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəˌkreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsəkreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consecrated?
Consecrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · kray · tid.
Is consecrated 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 /ˈkɒnsəkreɪtɪd/ (KON-suh-kray-tid).