How to pronounce consoling
Say it like kun-SOH-ling. Consoling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- kun
- SOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consoling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consoling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-SOH-ling.
What does consoling mean?
- Reducing grief, sorrow, or disappointment; comforting.
- present participle and gerund of console How to pronounce console
- The act by which somebody is consoled.
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Words that rhyme with consoling
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Questions about saying consoling
How do you pronounce consoling?
Say kun-SOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consoling?
Consoling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: kun · SOH · ling.
Is consoling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈsəʊlɪŋ/ (kun-SOH-ling).