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consternate

/ˈkɑn-/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
con-ster-nate
IPA
/ˈkɑn-/
13
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To cause consternation in; to dismay.

Transitive verb

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɑn-/
  • British English: /-stə-/

Usage

Inflected Forms

consternates (present, singular) consternating (participle, present) consternated (participle, past) consternated (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce consternate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑn-/.
What does consternate mean?
To cause consternation in; to dismay.

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