How to Pronounce Considerate

To pronounce "considerate", say CONS-id-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɪdəɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/kənˈsɪdəɹət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “considerate”

"considerate" has 5 syllables: cons-id-er-at-e.

What does considerate mean?

verb

  1. To think about seriously.

    “Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”

  2. To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.

adjective

  1. Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring

    “It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.”

  2. Characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate

Synonyms

bethinkdeliberatereflectthink ofdeemregard

Antonyms

inconsiderate

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Related words

thoughtfulkindprudentjudiciousconsideredcircumspectrespectfulattentive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "considerate"?▾

"Considerate" has 5 syllables: cons · id · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "considerate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "considerate" is /kənˈsɪdəɹət/.

What does "considerate" mean?▾

Considerate: To think about seriously.

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