How to pronounce consign
Say it like kun-SYNE. Consign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE).
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- kun
- SYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consign pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of consign
American and British speakers say consign in essentially the same way: /kənˈsaɪn/ in the US and /kənˈsaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SYNE.
What does consign mean?
- To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.
- To entrust to the care of another.
- To send to a final destination.“to consign the body to the grave”
Where does consign come from?
Borrowed from Middle French consigner or directly from Latin cōnsignō (“furnish with a seal”), from con- + signō (“mark, sign”).
Words that rhyme with consign
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Questions about saying consign
How do you pronounce consign?
Say kun-SYNE. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsaɪn/. In British English it is /kənˈsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consign?
Consign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE). Broken into parts: kun · SYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say consign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsaɪn/ and the British form is /kənˈsaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.