How to pronounce consultancy
Say it like kun-SUHL-tun-see. Consultancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- kun
- SUHL
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consultancy 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.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consultancy
American and British speakers say consultancy in essentially the same way: /kənˈsʌltənsi/ in the US and /kənˈsʌltənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SUHL-tun-see.
What does consultancy mean?
- A consultant or consulting firm.“For a PR campaign like never before, one needs a consultancy of unprecedented scope and power.”
- The services offered by a consultant.“I've been doing IT consultancy for three years.”
Where does consultancy come from?
From consultant + -cy or consult + -ancy.
Questions about saying consultancy
How do you pronounce consultancy?
Say kun-SUHL-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsʌltənsi/. In British English it is /kənˈsʌltənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consultancy?
Consultancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: kun · SUHL · tun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say consultancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsʌltənsi/ and the British form is /kənˈsʌltənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.