Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

consolidate

/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.47 in modern English

Syllables
con-sol-i-date
IPA
/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

verb

To make stronger or more solid.

adj

Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin consolidātus, from the verb consolidō, from solidus (“solid”). By surface analysis, con- + solid + -ate.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/
  • British English: /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

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Questions

How do you pronounce consolidate?
The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/.
What does consolidate mean?
To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
Where does consolidate come from?
Borrowed from Latin consolidātus, from the verb consolidō, from solidus (“solid”). By surface analysis, con- + solid + -ate.

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