How to Pronounce Consensus

To pronounce "consensus", say cons-ENS-us — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɛnsəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kənˈsɛnsəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kənsˈɛnsəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “consensus”

Break "consensus" into 3 beats and lean on "ENS" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with census and canariensis, if that helps it stick.

What does consensus mean?

noun

A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
“After years of debate over the best wine to serve at Thanksgiving, no real consensus has emerged.”

Antonyms

dissensus

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Words that rhyme with consensus

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census canariensis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consensus"?▾

"Consensus" has 3 syllables: cons · ens · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "consensus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consensus" is /kənˈsɛnsəs/.

What does "consensus" mean?▾

Consensus: A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

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