How to pronounce consortia
Say it like kun-SOR-shuh. Consortia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- kun
- SOR
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consortia 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consortia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SAW-shuh.
What does consortia mean?
- plural of consortium How to pronounce consortium
Questions about saying consortia
How do you pronounce consortia?
Say kun-SOR-shuh. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɔrʃə/. In British English it is /kənˈsɔːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consortia?
Consortia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: kun · SOR · shuh.
Is consortia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈsɔːʃə/ (kun-SAW-shuh).