How to pronounce consummates
Say it like KON-suh-mayts. Consummates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- suh
- mayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consummates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of consummates
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-suh-mayts.
What does consummates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of consummate How to pronounce consummate
Questions about saying consummates
How do you pronounce consummates?
Say KON-suh-mayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəˌmeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consummates?
Consummates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · suh · mayts.
Is consummates 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 /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪts/ (KON-suh-mayts).