How to pronounce consignation
Say it like kahn-sig-NAY-shun. Consignation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- kahn
- sig
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consignation 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.
- sigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay 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 consignation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sig-NAY-shun.
What does consignation mean?
- The act of consigning.
Where does consignation come from?
From Latin cōnsignātiō (“written proof, document”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with consignation
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- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying consignation
How do you pronounce consignation?
Say kahn-sig-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsɪɡˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsɪɡˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consignation?
Consignation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kahn · sig · NAY · shun.
Is consignation 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 /ˌkɒnsɪɡˈneɪʃən/ (kon-sig-NAY-shun).