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?

noun

  1. A thing to be considered, consideration.

adjective

  1. Significant; worth considering.

    I've spent a considerable amount of time on this.

  2. Large in amount.

Antonyms

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Frequently asked questions

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: A thing to be considered, consideration.

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