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How do you pronounce consanguineous?

The correct pronunciation of "consanguineous" is:

kon-SAN-gwin-ee-uhs

Here's a breakdown:

* kon: Like the beginning of "con" in "concert"

* SAN: Like the word "san" in "sand"

* gwin: Like "win" in "winner"

* ee: Like the "ee" in "see"

* uhs: Like the "us" in "bus"

It's important to emphasize the first syllable ("kon") and make the "g" sound like a "j" in "gem."

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