How to pronounce consecrations
Say it like kahn-suh-KRAY-shunz. Consecrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
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- kahn
- suh
- KRAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consecrations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consecrations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-suh-KRAY-shunz.
What does consecrations mean?
- plural of consecration How to pronounce consecration
Words that rhyme with consecrations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consecrations.
Questions about saying consecrations
How do you pronounce consecrations?
Say kahn-suh-KRAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəˈkreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəˈkreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consecrations?
Consecrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: kahn · suh · KRAY · shunz.
Is consecrations 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 /ˌkɒnsəˈkreɪʃənz/ (kon-suh-KRAY-shunz).