How to pronounce considering
Say it like kun-SID-uh-ring. Considering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- kun
- SID
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Considering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of considering
American and British speakers say considering in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SID-uh-ring.
What does considering mean?
- present participle and gerund of consider How to pronounce consider“Considering they are newcomers, they've accomplished a lot.”
- Consideration.
- Given the circumstances; all in all; all things considered.“Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering.”
Questions about saying considering
How do you pronounce considering?
Say kun-SID-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in considering?
Considering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: kun · SID · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say considering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.