How to pronounce consolingly
Say it like KON-soh-ling-lee. Consolingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- soh
- ling
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consolingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consolingly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KON-soh-ling-lee.
What does consolingly mean?
- In a consoling manner.
Where does consolingly come from?
From consoling + -ly.
Questions about saying consolingly
How do you pronounce consolingly?
Say KON-soh-ling-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌsoʊlɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌsəʊlɪŋliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consolingly?
Consolingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · soh · ling · lee.
Is consolingly 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 /ˈkɒnˌsəʊlɪŋliː/ (KON-soh-ling-lee).