How to pronounce consonants
Say it like KAHN-suh-nunts. Consonants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consonants 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.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consonants
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-suh-nunts.
What does consonants mean?
- plural of consonant How to pronounce consonant
Questions about saying consonants
How do you pronounce consonants?
Say KAHN-suh-nunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsənənts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsənənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consonants?
Consonants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · nunts.
Is consonants 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 /ˈkɒnsənənts/ (KON-suh-nunts).