How to pronounce consuetude
Say it like KON-swih-tyood. Consuetude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- swih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consuetude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- swihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of consuetude
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-swih-tyood.
What does consuetude mean?
- Custom, familiarity.
Where does consuetude come from?
From Middle English consuetude, from Middle French consuetude, from Old French consuetude, learnedly borrowed from Latin cōnsuētūdō.
Questions about saying consuetude
How do you pronounce consuetude?
Say KON-swih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnswɪtjud/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnswɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consuetude?
Consuetude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · swih · tyood.
Is consuetude 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 /ˈkɒnswɪtjuːd/ (KON-swih-tyood).