How to pronounce consubstantial
Say it like kahn-sub-STAN-shul. Consubstantial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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- kahn
- sub
- STAN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consubstantial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consubstantial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sub-STAN-shul.
What does consubstantial mean?
- Of the same substance or essence.“the Holy Spirit is consubstantial with the Father”
Words that rhyme with consubstantial
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Questions about saying consubstantial
How do you pronounce consubstantial?
Say kahn-sub-STAN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəbˈstænʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəbˈstænʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consubstantial?
Consubstantial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: kahn · sub · STAN · shul.
Is consubstantial 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 /ˌkɒnsəbˈstænʃəl/ (kon-sub-STAN-shul).