How to pronounce consecution
Say it like kon-sih-KYOO-shun. Consecution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- kon
- sih
- KYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consecution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consecution
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sih-KYOO-shun.
What does consecution mean?
- The relation of consequent to antecedent.
- A succession of similar intervals in harmony.
Where does consecution come from?
From Middle English consecucioun (“attainment”), from Latin cōnsecūtiō (“effect, proper sequence, attainment”), from past participle of cōnsequor (“to follow, result, reach”).
Words that rhyme with consecution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consecution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying consecution
How do you pronounce consecution?
Say kon-sih-KYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsɪˈkjuʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consecution?
Consecution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: kon · sih · KYOO · shun.
Is consecution pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/ (kon-sih-KYOO-shun).