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How to pronounce consultant

consultant
/kənˈsʌltənt/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Consultant, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

I'd like to hire you as a consultant.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce consultant?

Consultant is pronounced /kənˈsʌltənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in consultant?

Consultant has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in consultant?

The second syllable: /kənˈsʌltənt/.

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