How to pronounce consecutive
Say it like kun-SEK-yuh-tiv. Consecutive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
- kun
- SEK
- yuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consecutive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consecutive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-SEK-yuu-tiv.
What does consecutive mean?
- Following, in succession, without interruption.
- Having some logical sequence.
- A sequence of notes or chords that results from repeated shifts in pitch of the same interval.
- A linguistic form that implies or describes an event that follows temporally from another.
- Consecutive interpretation.
Where does consecutive come from?
From French consécutif, from Medieval Latin cōnsecūtīvus, from Latin cōnsecūtus (“followed up”), from Latin cōnsequor (“to travel”).
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Words that rhyme with consecutive
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Questions about saying consecutive
How do you pronounce consecutive?
Say kun-SEK-yuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consecutive?
Consecutive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: kun · SEK · yuh · tiv.
Is consecutive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ (kun-SEK-yuu-tiv).