How to pronounce consumers
Say it like kun-SOO-merz. Consumers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- kun
- SOO
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consumers 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of consumers
- 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-muz.
What does consumers mean?
- plural of consumer How to pronounce consumer
Words that rhyme with consumers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consumers.
Questions about saying consumers
How do you pronounce consumers?
Say kun-SOO-merz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsumɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈsjuːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consumers?
Consumers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kun · SOO · merz.
Is consumers 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 /kənˈsjuːməz/ (kun-SYOO-muz).