How to pronounce proconsul
Say it like proh-KON-sul. Proconsul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- proh
- KON
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proconsul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proconsul
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KON-sul.
What does proconsul mean?
- A magistrate who served as a consul and then as the governor of a province.
Where does proconsul come from?
From Latin prōcōnsul.
Words that rhyme with proconsul
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Questions about saying proconsul
How do you pronounce proconsul?
Say proh-KON-sul. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkɑnsəl/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkɒnsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proconsul?
Proconsul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: proh · KON · sul.
Is proconsul 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 /prəʊˈkɒnsəl/ (proh-KON-sul).