How to pronounce considerateness
Say it like kun-SID-uh-rut-nis. Considerateness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- kun
- SID
- uh
- rut
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Considerateness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of considerateness
American and British speakers say considerateness in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/ in the US and /kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SID-uh-rut-nis.
What does considerateness mean?
- The characteristic of being considerate.
Where does considerateness come from?
From considerate + -ness.
Questions about saying considerateness
How do you pronounce considerateness?
Say kun-SID-uh-rut-nis. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in considerateness?
Considerateness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: kun · SID · uh · rut · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say considerateness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.