How to pronounce consumes
Say it like kun-SOOMZ. Consumes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOMZ).
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- kun
- SOOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consumes 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.
- SOOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of consumes
American and British speakers say consumes in essentially the same way: /kənˈsumz/ in the US and /kənˈsuːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SOOMZ.
What does consumes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of consume How to pronounce consume
Questions about saying consumes
How do you pronounce consumes?
Say kun-SOOMZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsumz/. In British English it is /kənˈsuːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consumes?
Consumes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOMZ). Broken into parts: kun · SOOMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say consumes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsumz/ and the British form is /kənˈsuːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.