How to pronounce consumption

consumption

/kənˈsʌmpʃən/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /kənˈsʌmʃən/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ʌ/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In the 19th century, tuberculosis was called "consumption."

How do you pronounce consumption?

Consumption is pronounced /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kənˈsʌmʃən/, is also used.

How many syllables are in consumption?

Consumption has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in consumption?

The second syllable: /kənˈsʌmpʃən/.