How to pronounce consular
Say it like KAHN-suh-ler. Consular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of consular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-suh-luh.
What does consular mean?
- Of or pertaining to a consul, or the office thereof.“If this is a consular ship, where is the ambassador?”
- A Roman consul.
Where does consular come from?
From Middle English consular, from Latin cōnsulāris.
Questions about saying consular
How do you pronounce consular?
Say KAHN-suh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consular?
Consular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · ler.
Is consular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒnsələ/ (KON-suh-luh).