How to Pronounce Consummate

To pronounce "consummate", say CONS-umm-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

CONS-umm-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “consummate”

"consummate" has 4 syllables: cons-umm-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does consummate mean?

verb

  1. To bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.
  2. To make perfect, achieve, give the finishing touch.

adjective

  1. Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
  2. Highly skilled and experienced; fully qualified.

    “a consummate sergeant”

Synonyms

come to a headmatureripecompletefinishround offperfectabsolutesheertotal

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Words that rhyme with consummate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

perfectthoroughgoingskilledmasterlyuttermasterfulcompleteeverlasting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consummate"?▾

"Consummate" has 4 syllables: cons · umm · at · e.

What does "consummate" mean?▾

Consummate: To bring (a task, project, goal etc.) to completion; to accomplish.

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