How to pronounce consort
Say it like kun-SORT. Consort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORT).
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- kun
- SORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consort 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.
- SORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of consort
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KON-sawt.
What does consort mean?
- To associate or keep company (with).
- To be in agreement.
- The spouse of a monarch.
- A husband, wife, companion or partner.
- An informal, usually well-publicized sexual companion of a monarch, aristocrat, celebrity, etc.
- of a title, by virtue of one's (living) spouse; often contrasted with regnant and dowager
Where does consort come from?
Borrowed from Middle French, ultimately from Latin cōnsors.
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Words that rhyme with consort
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Questions about saying consort
How do you pronounce consort?
Say kun-SORT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consort?
Consort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SORT). Broken into parts: kun · SORT.
Is consort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ (KON-sawt).