How to pronounce consignment
Say it like kun-SYNE-munt. Consignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE).
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- kun
- SYNE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consignment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consignment
American and British speakers say consignment in essentially the same way: /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ in the US and /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SYNE-munt.
What does consignment mean?
- A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.
- The act of consigning.
- The sale of one's own goods (clothing, furniture, etc.) through a third-party vendor, in exchange for a portion of the sale price, and with the consigner retaining ownership of the goods until they are sold or abandoned.
Where does consignment come from?
From consign + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with consignment
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Questions about saying consignment
How do you pronounce consignment?
Say kun-SYNE-munt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsaɪnmənt/. In British English it is /kənˈsaɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consignment?
Consignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYNE). Broken into parts: kun · SYNE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say consignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ and the British form is /kənˈsaɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.