How to pronounce consulting
Say it like kun-SUHL-ting. Consulting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL).
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- kun
- SUHL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consulting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consulting
American and British speakers say consulting in essentially the same way: /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SUHL-ting.
What does consulting mean?
- present participle and gerund of consult How to pronounce consult
Words that rhyme with consulting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consulting.
Questions about saying consulting
How do you pronounce consulting?
Say kun-SUHL-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consulting?
Consulting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHL). Broken into parts: kun · SUHL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say consulting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.