How to pronounce "consider"

consider

Verb
American
/kənˈsɪdər/

Syllable Breakdown

con sid er

How natives say consider

British
/kənˈsɪdə/

Syllable Breakdown

con sid er

How natives say consider

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'k' sound, followed by a schwa sound /ə/.

  • Emphasize the 'sid' with an /ɪ/ vowel.

  • End with an /ər/ sound using a relaxed tongue.

Common Mistakes

  • con-sider-mon

  • con-seed-er

  • con-sid-dar

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'k' sound, followed by a schwa sound /ə/.

  • Emphasize the 'sid' with an /ɪ/ vowel.

  • End with a gentle /ə/ sound, keeping the tongue neutral.

common mistakes

  • con-sider-mon

  • con-seed-er

  • con-sid-dah

FAQ

Why is the stress on the second syllable?

In English, verbs often have stress on the second syllable.

How do I make the schwa sound?

Relax your mouth and make a short 'uh' sound.

Why do I hear an 'er' sound in American English?

The 'er' is pronounced with a rhotic /r/ sound in American English.

Definition

consider

To think carefully about something.

Word Family

consideration

/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

noun

careful thought

Example: This needs further consideration.

considerate

/kənˈsɪdərət/

adjective

thoughtful

Example: She is very considerate of others.

considerable

/kənˈsɪdərəbl/

adjective

notable

Example: He made considerable progress.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Consideration is longer with an additional /reɪ/ sound.

Considerate has an additional /rət/ ending.

Considerable adds /rəbl/ at the end.

Pro Tips

Focus on Syllable Stress

Remember to stress the second syllable to sound natural.

Practice with Similar Words

Practice with 'considerate' and 'consideration' to master sound variations.

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attend

/əˈtɛnd/

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/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

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/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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