How to pronounce consultation
Say it like kahn-sul-TAY-shun. Consultation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- kahn
- sul
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consultation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consultation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sul-TAY-shun.
What does consultation mean?
- a conference (usually with someone important)“he had a consultation with the judge”“he requested an audience with the king”
- a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question“frequent consultations with his lawyer”“a consultation of several medical specialists”
- the act of referring or consulting“reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer”
Where does consultation come from?
From Middle French consultation, from Latin consultatio.
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Words that rhyme with consultation
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Questions about saying consultation
How do you pronounce consultation?
Say kahn-sul-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consultation?
Consultation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kahn · sul · TAY · shun.
Is consultation 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 /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ (kon-sul-TAY-shun).