How to pronounce consense
Say it like kun-SENS. Consense has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENS).
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- kun
- SENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consense pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of consense
American and British speakers say consense in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛns/ in the US and /kənˈsɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SENS.
What does consense mean?
- To agree; to form by consensus.
- agreement
Where does consense come from?
Back-formation from consensus.
Words that rhyme with consense
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consense.
Questions about saying consense
How do you pronounce consense?
Say kun-SENS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛns/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consense?
Consense has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENS). Broken into parts: kun · SENS.
Do Americans and Brits say consense the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛns/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.