How to Pronounce “consolidate”

American (US)

/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/

British (UK)

/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

Australian (AU)

/kənˈsɔl.ə.dæɪt/

verb — To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

Example: He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.

The final e is silent. The transcription /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “consolidate” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “consolidate” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "consolidate" mean?

consolidate (verb): To combine into a single unit; to group together or join. For example — He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.

How do you pronounce "consolidate" in American vs British English?

American English: /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/. British English: /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "consolidate"?

/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ in American English, /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ in British English, /kənˈsɔl.ə.dæɪt/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "consolidate"?

“consolidate” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.