How to pronounce consonantal
Say it like kon-suh-NEN-tul. Consonantal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN).
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- kon
- suh
- NEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consonantal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consonantal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-suh-NAN-tul.
What does consonantal mean?
- Of, relating to, or functioning as a consonant.
- Containing one or more consonants.
Where does consonantal come from?
From consonant + -al.
Words that rhyme with consonantal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consonantal.
Questions about saying consonantal
How do you pronounce consonantal?
Say kon-suh-NEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəˈnɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəˈnæntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consonantal?
Consonantal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN). Broken into parts: kon · suh · NEN · tul.
Is consonantal 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 /ˌkɒnsəˈnæntəl/ (kon-suh-NAN-tul).