How many syllables in "consult"?

"consult" has 2 lettergrepen (con - sult).

How to divide "consult"?

"consult" divides into 2 parts: con · sult.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"consult": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·sult

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con-SULT(con · sult)○ ●

Stress in "consult" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈsʌlt⁄

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IPAkənˈsʌlt

Lettergrepencon·sult

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um uh a law firm asking me if I would uh consult on a u some issues having to do with a super fund site in in Southern California

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How many syllables in "consult"?: "consult" has 2 lettergrepen (con - sult).
How to divide "consult"?: "consult" divides into 2 parts: con · sult.
Where is the stress in "consult"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "consult"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... sult) and listen on SayItVid.