plural noun
People who buy or use goods and services, especially for personal use.
Consumers compare prices before they buy.
The company asked consumers for their opinions.
American English
How to pronounce consumers
nounB1Common word
kʰuhnSOOmerz
/kʰənˈsu.mɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of consumer
People who buy or use goods and services, especially for personal use.
What to listen for
Consumers is usually said with a clear first syllable. In natural speech, that syllable may become very short, and you may hear /kʰn̩ˈsu.mɚz/.
Meanings & examples
Useful expressions
products bought for personal use
The store sells consumer goods from many countries.