How to pronounce consideration
Say it like kun-sid-uh-RAY-shun. Consideration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
- kun
- sid
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consideration 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.
- sidGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consideration
American and British speakers say consideration in essentially the same way: /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-sid-uh-RAY-shun.
What does consideration mean?
- The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).“After much consideration, I have decided to stay.”
- Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
- The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.“You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.”
Where does consideration come from?
From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- inconsideration
Words that rhyme with consideration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consideration.
Questions about saying consideration
How do you pronounce consideration?
Say kun-sid-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consideration?
Consideration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: kun · sid · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say consideration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.