How to pronounce consubstantiation
Say it like kawn-sub-stun-shee-AY-shun. Consubstantiation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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US American/kɔnsʌbstənʃiˈeɪʃən/kawn-sub-stun-shee-AY-shun
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- kawn
- sub
- stun
- shee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consubstantiation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does consubstantiation mean?
noun
- An identity or union of substance.
- The actual, substantial presence of the body of Christ with the bread and wine of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper; impanation, as opposed to transubstantiation.
Words that rhyme with consubstantiation
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Questions about saying consubstantiation
How do you pronounce consubstantiation?
Say kawn-sub-stun-shee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kɔnsʌbstənʃiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consubstantiation?
Consubstantiation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: kawn · sub · stun · shee · AY · shun.