How to pronounce consumer
Say it like kun-SOO-mer. Consumer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- kun
- SOO
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consumer 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of consumer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kun-SYOO-muh.
What does consumer mean?
- a person who uses goods or services
Where does consumer come from?
From consume + -er.
Words that rhyme with consumer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consumer.
Questions about saying consumer
How do you pronounce consumer?
Say kun-SOO-mer. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsumɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈsjuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consumer?
Consumer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kun · SOO · mer.
Is consumer 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 /kənˈsjuːmə/ (kun-SYOO-muh).