How to pronounce consumed
Say it like kun-SOOMD. Consumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOMD).
- kun
- SOOMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consumed 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.
- SOOMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of consumed
American and British speakers say consumed in essentially the same way: /kənˈsumd/ in the US and /kənˈsuːmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SOOMD.
What does consumed mean?
- Full of, exuding (also figuratively).“She was consumed with hatred.”
- simple past and past participle of consume How to pronounce consume
Words that rhyme with consumed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consumed.
Questions about saying consumed
How do you pronounce consumed?
Say kun-SOOMD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsumd/. In British English it is /kənˈsuːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consumed?
Consumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOMD). Broken into parts: kun · SOOMD.
Do Americans and Brits say consumed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsumd/ and the British form is /kənˈsuːmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.