How to pronounce considered
Say it like kun-SID-erd. Considered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- kun
- SID
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Considered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of considered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SID-ud.
What does considered mean?
- carefully weighed“a considered opinion”
Questions about saying considered
How do you pronounce considered?
Say kun-SID-erd. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdɚd/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in considered?
Considered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: kun · SID · erd.
Is considered 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 /kənˈsɪdəd/ (kun-SID-ud).