How to pronounce consenting
Say it like kun-SEN-ting. Consenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- kun
- SEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consenting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consenting
American and British speakers say consenting in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈsɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEN-ting.
What does consenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of consent How to pronounce consent
- Giving consent; agreeing to something.“The law prohibits payment for sex, even between consenting adults.”
- Done with the consent of all parties involved.“consenting sex”
Words that rhyme with consenting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consenting.
Questions about saying consenting
How do you pronounce consenting?
Say kun-SEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consenting?
Consenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: kun · SEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say consenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.