How to Pronounce Consumer

To pronounce "consumer", say CONS-um-er — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈsjuːmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kənˈsjuːmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consumer”

"consumer" has 3 syllables: cons-um-er. It rhymes with groomer and coomer, if that helps it stick.

What does consumer mean?

noun

  1. One who, or that which, consumes.
  2. Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

    “This new system favours the consumer over the producer.”

Antonyms

producer

Words that rhyme with consumer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groomercoomerhumourbloomerrumorhumorrumourzoomertumor

Related words

usercustomerclientagentcommodityconsumerismbuyerretail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consumer"?▾

"Consumer" has 3 syllables: cons · um · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "consumer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consumer" is /kənˈsjuːmə/.

What does "consumer" mean?▾

Consumer: One who, or that which, consumes.

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