How to Pronounce "consolation"
word
/ˌkɑnsəˈɫeɪʃən/
kon-suh-LAY-shuhn
/kɒnsəlˈeɪʃən/
kon-suh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
Comfort received by someone after a loss or disappointment; something that makes you feel better when you are sad or upset.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɑnsəˈɫeɪʃən/
British English
/kɒnsəlˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kon-suh-LAY-shuhn
UK
kon-suh-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
She found consolation in her friends after losing her job.
Music is a great consolation during hard times.
He offered his consolation to her after the accident.
As a small consolation, they gave her a bouquet of flowers.