How to pronounce consuls
Say it like KON-sulz. Consuls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnsəlz/KON-sulz
UK British/ˈkɒnsəlz/KON-sulz
- KON
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consuls 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.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consuls
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sulz.
What does consuls mean?
noun
- plural of consul How to pronounce consul
Questions about saying consuls
How do you pronounce consuls?
Say KON-sulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consuls?
Consuls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · sulz.
Is consuls 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 /ˈkɒnsəlz/ (KON-sulz).