How to pronounce consulate
Say it like KAHN-suh-lut. Consulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consulate 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.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consulate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-syuu-lut.
What does consulate mean?
- diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
Where does consulate come from?
From Middle English consulat, consulate, from Latin consulātus, from consul + -ātus.
Questions about saying consulate
How do you pronounce consulate?
Say KAHN-suh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsələt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consulate?
Consulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · lut.
Is consulate 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 /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ (KON-syuu-lut).