How to pronounce consonance
Say it like KAHN-suh-nuns. Consonance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consonance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consonance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-suh-nuns.
What does consonance mean?
- A form of rhyme having the same consonants but different vowels.
- Harmony; agreement; absence of discordance.
Where does consonance come from?
From Middle English consonance, from Middle French consonance, from Latin cōnsonantia.
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Questions about saying consonance
How do you pronounce consonance?
Say KAHN-suh-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsənəns/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsənəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consonance?
Consonance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · nuns.
Is consonance 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 /ˈkɒnsənəns/ (KON-suh-nuns).