How to pronounce consolidate
Say it like kun-SAH-lih-dayt. Consolidate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- kun
- SAH
- lih
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consolidate 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of consolidate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kun-SOL-ih-dayt.
What does consolidate mean?
- To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.“He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.”
- To make stronger or more solid.
- With respect to debt, to pay off several debts with a single loan.
Where does consolidate come from?
Borrowed from Latin consolidātus, from the verb consolidō, from solidus (“solid”).
Questions about saying consolidate
How do you pronounce consolidate?
Say kun-SAH-lih-dayt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɑlɪˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consolidate?
Consolidate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: kun · SAH · lih · dayt.
Is consolidate 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 /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ (kun-SOL-ih-dayt).