How to pronounce consultant
Say it like kun-SUHL-tunt. Consultant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- kun
- SUHL
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consultant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consultant
American and British speakers say consultant in essentially the same way: /kənˈsʌltənt/ in the US and /kənˈsʌltənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SUHL-tunt.
What does consultant mean?
- an expert who gives advice“an adviser helped students select their courses”“the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala”
Where does consultant come from?
From French consultant, present participle of consulter, from Latin cōnsultāre (“to deliberate, consult”), frequentative of cōnsulere (“to consult, deliberate, consider, reflect upon, ask advice”), from com- (“together”) + -sulere, of uncertain origin.
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Words that rhyme with consultant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consultant.
Questions about saying consultant
How do you pronounce consultant?
Say kun-SUHL-tunt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsʌltənt/. In British English it is /kənˈsʌltənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consultant?
Consultant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: kun · SUHL · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say consultant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsʌltənt/ and the British form is /kənˈsʌltənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.