How to Pronounce Consumed

To pronounce "consumed", say CONS-um-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CONS-um-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “consumed”

"consumed" has 3 syllables: cons-um-ed. It rhymes with presumed and doomed, if that helps it stick.

What does consumed mean?

verb

  1. To use up.

    “The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.”

  2. To eat.

    “Baby birds consume their own weight in food each day.”

adjective

  1. Construed with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).

    “She was consumed with hatred.”

Synonyms

annihilatedestroydevastateeliminateobliteraterazewipe outdevour

Words that rhyme with consumed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

presumeddoomedassumedgroomedloomedentombedfumedbloomedexhumedperfumedplumedgloomed

Related words

eatenexhaustedused-upconsumptionburntdrinkingscorcheddiet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consumed"?▾

"Consumed" has 3 syllables: cons · um · ed.

What does "consumed" mean?▾

Consumed: To use up.

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