How to pronounce consecration
Say it like kahn-suh-KRAY-shun. Consecration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
- kahn
- suh
- KRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consecration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consecration
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sih-KRAY-shun.
What does consecration mean?
- The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
Where does consecration come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōnsecrātiō, cōnsecrātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with consecration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consecration.
Questions about saying consecration
How do you pronounce consecration?
Say kahn-suh-KRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəˈkreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consecration?
Consecration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: kahn · suh · KRAY · shun.
Is consecration 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 /ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən/ (kon-sih-KRAY-shun).