How to pronounce consolation
Say it like kahn-suh-LAY-shun. Consolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- kahn
- suh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consolation 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 consolation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-suh-LAY-shun.
What does consolation mean?
- The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
- The prize or benefit for the loser.
- A consolation goal.
Where does consolation come from?
From Old French consolacion (French consolatio), from Latin cōnsōlātiō, from the deponent verb cōnsōlor (“I console, encourage”) with the -tiō suffix, while cōnsōlor comprises the intensifying prefix con- with the deponent verb sōlor (“I comfort, console”).
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Words that rhyme with consolation
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Questions about saying consolation
How do you pronounce consolation?
Say kahn-suh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consolation?
Consolation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kahn · suh · LAY · shun.
Is consolation 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 /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/ (kon-suh-LAY-shun).