How to pronounce consensual
Say it like kun-SEN-soo-ul. Consensual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- kun
- SEN
- soo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consensual 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consensual
American and British speakers say consensual in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛnsuəl/ in the US and /kənˈsɛnsuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEN-soo-ul.
What does consensual mean?
- With permission, with consensus, without coercion; allowed without objecting or resisting.“consensual sex”
- Existing, or made, by the mutual consent of two or more parties.“a consensual contract”
- Excited or caused by sensation, sympathy, or reflex action, and not by conscious volition.“consensual motions”
Where does consensual come from?
From consensus + -ual.
Questions about saying consensual
How do you pronounce consensual?
Say kun-SEN-soo-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛnsuəl/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛnsuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consensual?
Consensual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: kun · SEN · soo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say consensual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛnsuəl/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛnsuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.