How to pronounce consubstantiate
Say it like kahn-sub-STAN-shee-ut. Consubstantiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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- kahn
- sub
- STAN
- shee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consubstantiate 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consubstantiate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sub-STAN-shee-ut.
What does consubstantiate mean?
- Partaking of the same substance; consubstantial.
- To profess or believe the doctrine of consubstantiation.
- To cause to unite, or to regard as united, in one common substance or nature.
- To become united in one common substance or nature.
Where does consubstantiate come from?
From con- + substantiate.
Questions about saying consubstantiate
How do you pronounce consubstantiate?
Say kahn-sub-STAN-shee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəbˈstænʃiət/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəbˈstænʃiət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consubstantiate?
Consubstantiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: kahn · sub · STAN · shee · ut.
Is consubstantiate 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 /ˌkɒnsəbˈstænʃiət/ (kon-sub-STAN-shee-ut).