How to pronounce consider
Say it like kun-SID-er. Consider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- kun
- SID
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consider 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of consider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SID-uh.
What does consider mean?
- deem to be“She views this quite differently from me”“I consider her to be shallow”
- give careful consideration to“consider the possibility of moving”
- take into consideration for exemplifying purposes“Take the case of China”“Consider the following case”
Where does consider come from?
From Middle English consideren, from Middle French considerer, from Latin considerare.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with consider
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Questions about saying consider
How do you pronounce consider?
Say kun-SID-er. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consider?
Consider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: kun · SID · er.
Is consider pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈsɪdə/ (kun-SID-uh).