How to Pronounce "consumes"
word
kuhn-SOOMZ
kuhn-SYOOMZ
Definition
To use up, eat, or drink something. It can mean taking in food or resources, or using something until it is finished.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈsumz
British English
kənsˈuːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-SOOMZ
UK
kuhn-SYOOMZ
Listen in Context
She consumes a lot of water every day.
A car consumes fuel to run.
The fire quickly consumes the dry wood.
He always consumes news before breakfast to start his day informed.