How to pronounce consulship
Say it like KON-sul-ship. Consulship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- sul
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consulship 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consulship
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sul-ship.
What does consulship mean?
- The office of a consul, in its various senses.
- The term of office of a consul.
Where does consulship come from?
From consul + -ship.
Questions about saying consulship
How do you pronounce consulship?
Say KON-sul-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəlˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsəlˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consulship?
Consulship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · sul · ship.
Is consulship 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 /ˈkɒnsəlˌʃɪp/ (KON-sul-ship).