How to Pronounce "consumption"
word
/kənˈsəmpʃən/
kuhn-SUMP-shuhn
/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
kuhn-SUMP-shuhn
Definition
The act of using, eating, or drinking something, or the amount that is used; also refers to buying and using goods or energy. Historically, it was also used to refer to the disease tuberculosis.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈsəmpʃən/
British English
/kənsˈʌmpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-SUMP-shuhn
UK
kuhn-SUMP-shuhn
Listen in Context
Consumption of water increases during summer.
High consumption of sugar can be unhealthy.
The consumption of electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours.
Rising fuel consumption is driving up prices worldwide.