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How to pronounce consonant
/ˈkɒnsənənt/ British English
KON·sə·nənt
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
con·SO·nant
✓ Say
KON·sə·nənt
My tip
Stress the start: KON-sə-nənt.
In a sentence
B and D are consonants.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KON-sə-nənt.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce consonant?
In British English, consonant is pronounced /ˈkɒnsənənt/. Say it like this: KON-sə-nənt. Stress the start: KON-sə-nənt.
How many syllables are in consonant?
When you say it, consonant has 3 syllables: KON-sə-nənt. The strong beat is the first one, KON.
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