How to pronounce consolations
Say it like kahn-suh-LAY-shunz. Consolations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kahn
- suh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consolations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consolations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-suh-LAY-shunz.
What does consolations mean?
- plural of consolation How to pronounce consolation
Words that rhyme with consolations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consolations.
Questions about saying consolations
How do you pronounce consolations?
Say kahn-suh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consolations?
Consolations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kahn · suh · LAY · shunz.
Is consolations 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 /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃənz/ (kon-suh-LAY-shunz).