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