How to Pronounce "consulate"
word
/ˈkɑnsəɫət/
KAHN-suh-lit
/kˈɒnsjʊlət/
KON-syuu-lit
Definition
A consulate is the office or building where a consul works, representing their country in a foreign city, mostly to help and protect citizens and handle official paperwork.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑnsəɫət/
British English
/kˈɒnsjʊlət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-suh-lit
UK
KON-syuu-lit
Listen in Context
I went to the consulate to renew my passport.
The American consulate is in the city center.
You need to contact the consulate for a visa appointment.
After losing my wallet, I had to spend hours at the consulate.