How to pronounce consent
Say it like kun-SENT. Consent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT).
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- kun
- SENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consent 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.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of consent
American and British speakers say consent in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛnt/ in the US and /kənˈsɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SENT.
What does consent mean?
- permission to do something“he indicated his consent”
- give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to“I cannot accept your invitation”“I go for this resolution”
Where does consent come from?
Recorded in Middle English since circa 1225, borrowed from Old French consentir, from Latin cōnsentīre (“to agree; to assent, consent”), itself from com- (“with”) + sentiō (“to feel”) (whence con-).
Words that rhyme with consent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consent.
Questions about saying consent
How do you pronounce consent?
Say kun-SENT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛnt/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consent?
Consent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT). Broken into parts: kun · SENT.
Do Americans and Brits say consent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛnt/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.