How to Pronounce "on consignment"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /kənˈsaɪnmənt
on kun-SINE-munt
ˈɒn/ /kənsˈaɪnmənt
on kun-SINE-munt
Definition
When goods are left with another person or store to be sold, and the owner is only paid if the item is actually sold. The seller (the store) does not buy the product upfront.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /kənˈsaɪnmənt
British English
ˈɒn/ /kənsˈaɪnmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on kun-SINE-munt
UK
on kun-SINE-munt
Listen in Context
I left my old books on consignment at the store.
The gallery sells paintings on consignment.
This shop accepts clothes on consignment.
Lots of artists start by selling their work on consignment.