How to pronounce consult
Say it like kun-SUHLT. Consult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHLT).
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- kun
- SUHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SUHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of consult
American and British speakers say consult in essentially the same way: /kənˈsʌlt/ in the US and /kənˈsʌlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SUHLT.
What does consult mean?
- get or ask advice from“Consult your local broker”“They had to consult before arriving at a decision”
- seek information from“You should consult the dictionary”“refer to your notes”
- have a conference in order to talk something over“We conferred about a plan of action”
Where does consult come from?
From Middle French consulter, from Latin cōnsultum, from cōnsultus, from cōnsulō.
Words that rhyme with consult
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consult.
Questions about saying consult
How do you pronounce consult?
Say kun-SUHLT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsʌlt/. In British English it is /kənˈsʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consult?
Consult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHLT). Broken into parts: kun · SUHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say consult the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsʌlt/ and the British form is /kənˈsʌlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.