How to Pronounce Consuming

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CONS-um-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “consuming”

"consuming" has 3 syllables: cons-um-ing. It rhymes with glooming and blooming, if that helps it stick.

What does consuming 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.”

noun

  1. Consumption; the process by which something is consumed

adjective

  1. Holding one's attention or interest.

    “a consuming passion”

Synonyms

annihilatedestroydevastateeliminateobliteraterazewipe outdevour

Words that rhyme with consuming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gloomingbloominggroomingboomingfumingassumingloomingpresumingunassumingbroomingdoomingresuming

Related words

overwhelmingintenseexpensiveexertionconsummationconsummateslowuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consuming"?▾

"Consuming" has 3 syllables: cons · um · ing.

What does "consuming" mean?▾

Consuming: To use up.

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