To pronounce "consultation", say CONS-ult-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
consultation
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/ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/
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"consultation" has 4 syllables: cons-ult-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Consultation" has 4 syllables: cons · ult · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "consultation" is /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/.
Consultation: The act of consulting.
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