How to Pronounce Consider

To pronounce "consider", say CONS-id-er — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɪdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

consider

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying consider, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/kənˈsɪdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consider”

"consider" has 3 syllables: cons-id-er. It rhymes with didder and reconsider, if that helps it stick.

What does consider mean?

verb

To think about seriously.
“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.

Synonyms

bethink deliberate reflect think of deem regard

Hear “consider” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with consider

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

didder reconsider kidder widder bidder fidder lidar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consider"?▾

"Consider" has 3 syllables: cons · id · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "consider"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consider" is /kənˈsɪdə/.

What does "consider" mean?▾

Consider: To think about seriously.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “consider” in the full dictionary →