How to pronounce consigliere
Say it like kawn-sih-LYER-ay. Consigliere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYER).
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US American/kɔnsɪˈljɛreɪ/kawn-sih-LYER-ay
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- kawn
- sih
- LYER
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consigliere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does consigliere mean?
noun
- A counselor or advisor, especially to Mafia bosses.
Where does consigliere come from?
Entered the popular English lexicon through Mario Puzo's “Godfather” novels and the subsequent films made from them.
Questions about saying consigliere
How do you pronounce consigliere?
Say kawn-sih-LYER-ay. The American pronunciation is /kɔnsɪˈljɛreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consigliere?
Consigliere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYER). Broken into parts: kawn · sih · LYER · ay.