How to pronounce unconsummate
Say it like un-KON-suh-mut. Unconsummate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- un
- KON
- suh
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconsummate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unconsummate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-KON-suh-mut.
What does unconsummate mean?
- Not consummated; not accomplished.
Where does unconsummate come from?
From un- + consummate.
Questions about saying unconsummate
How do you pronounce unconsummate?
Say un-KON-suh-mut. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈkɑnsəmət/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkɒnsəmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconsummate?
Unconsummate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: un · KON · suh · mut.
Is unconsummate 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 /ʌnˈkɒnsəmət/ (un-KON-suh-mut).