How to pronounce consolatory
Say it like kun-SOH-luh-tor-ee. Consolatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- kun
- SOH
- luh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consolatory 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consolatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SOL-uh-tuh-ree.
What does consolatory mean?
- Which consoles.
- That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation.
Where does consolatory come from?
From Middle English consolatory, from Latin cōnsōlātōrius.
Questions about saying consolatory
How do you pronounce consolatory?
Say kun-SOH-luh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsoʊlətɔri/. In British English it is /kənˈsɒlətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consolatory?
Consolatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: kun · SOH · luh · tor · ee.
Is consolatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈsɒlətəri/ (kun-SOL-uh-tuh-ree).