How to Pronounce Consideration

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

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consideration”

"consideration" has 5 syllables: cons-id-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does consideration mean?

noun

  1. The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

    “After much consideration, I have decided to stay.”

  2. Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

Synonyms

deliberationthoughtfactormotivereason

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Words that rhyme with consideration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

thoughtfulnessconsideratenesscircumstanceconditionretainerconsideringdeliberationdeliberative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consideration"?▾

"Consideration" has 5 syllables: cons · id · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "consideration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consideration" is /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "consideration" mean?▾

Consideration: The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

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