How to pronounce consuetudinal
Say it like kahn-swuh-TOO-dih-nul. Consuetudinal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- kahn
- swuh
- TOO
- dih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consuetudinal 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.
- swuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consuetudinal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kon-swuh-TYOO-dih-nul.
What does consuetudinal mean?
- According to custom; customary; usual.
- Synonym of habitual.
Where does consuetudinal come from?
From Latin cōnsuētūdō (oblique stem cōnsuētūdin-) + -al, from cōnsuēscō + -tūdō, from con- + suēscō.
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Questions about saying consuetudinal
How do you pronounce consuetudinal?
Say kahn-swuh-TOO-dih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnswəˈtudɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnswəˈtjuːdɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consuetudinal?
Consuetudinal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: kahn · swuh · TOO · dih · nul.
Is consuetudinal 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 /ˌkɒnswəˈtjuːdɪnəl/ (kon-swuh-TYOO-dih-nul).