How to Pronounce Consulate

To pronounce "consulate", say CONS-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consulate”

"consulate" has 4 syllables: cons-ul-at-e.

What does consulate mean?

noun

  1. Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.
  2. The office of a consul, in its various senses.

Synonyms

capitoulateconsulship

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Related words

consulconsularembassyrepresentationlegationconsulate-generalvice-consulateconsulship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consulate"?▾

"Consulate" has 4 syllables: cons · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "consulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consulate" is /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/.

What does "consulate" mean?▾

Consulate: Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.

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