How to pronounce consuming
Say it like kun-SOO-ming. Consuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
- kun
- SOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consuming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consuming
American and British speakers say consuming in essentially the same way: /kənˈsumɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SOO-ming.
What does consuming mean?
- present participle and gerund of consume How to pronounce consume
- Holding one's attention or interest.
- consumption; the process by which something is consumed
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with consuming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consuming.
Questions about saying consuming
How do you pronounce consuming?
Say kun-SOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsumɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consuming?
Consuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kun · SOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say consuming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsumɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.