How to pronounce consummating
Say it like KAHN-suh-may-ting. Consummating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- suh
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consummating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consummating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-suh-may-ting.
What does consummating mean?
- present participle and gerund of consummate How to pronounce consummate
Questions about saying consummating
How do you pronounce consummating?
Say KAHN-suh-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consummating?
Consummating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · suh · may · ting.
Is consummating 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 /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (KON-suh-may-ting).