How to pronounce consignee
Say it like kon-sy-NEE. Consignee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- kon
- sy
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consignee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consignee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sy-NEE.
What does consignee mean?
- The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.
- One to whom anything is consigned or entrusted.
Where does consignee come from?
From consign + -ee.
Words that rhyme with consignee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consignee.
Questions about saying consignee
How do you pronounce consignee?
Say kon-sy-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsaɪˈni/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consignee?
Consignee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: kon · sy · NEE.
Is consignee 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 /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/ (kon-sy-NEE).