How to Pronounce Considerable

To pronounce "considerable", say cons-ID-er-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɪdɝəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/kənˈsɪdɝəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kənsˈɪdəɹəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “considerable”

Break "considerable" into 5 beats and lean on "ID" — that's the stressed one.

What does considerable mean?

adjective

  1. Significant; worth considering.
  2. Large in amount.

noun

  1. A thing to be considered, consideration.

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How do you pronounce "considerable"?▾

To pronounce "considerable", say cons-ID-er-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɪdɝəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "considerable"?▾

"Considerable" has 5 syllables: cons · id · er · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "considerable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "considerable" is /kənˈsɪdɝəbəɫ/.

What does "considerable" mean?▾

Considerable: Significant; worth considering.

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