How to pronounce considerate
Say it like kun-SID-uh-rut. Considerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- kun
- SID
- uh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Considerate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of considerate
American and British speakers say considerate in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪdərət/ in the US and /kənˈsɪdərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SID-uh-rut.
What does considerate mean?
- Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people and their rights, needs, feelings and comfort).“It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.”
- Characterised by careful and conscious thought.
- Synonym of consider.
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Questions about saying considerate
How do you pronounce considerate?
Say kun-SID-uh-rut. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdərət/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪdərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in considerate?
Considerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: kun · SID · uh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say considerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪdərət/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪdərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.