How to pronounce consequences
Say it like KON-suh-kwen-suz. Consequences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnsəz/KON-suh-kwen-suz
UK British/ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/KON-sih-kwun-siz
- KON
- suh
- kwen
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consequences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consequences
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sih-kwun-siz.
What does consequences mean?
noun
- plural of consequence How to pronounce consequence
- An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.
Questions about saying consequences
How do you pronounce consequences?
Say KON-suh-kwen-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəˌkwɛnsəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consequences?
Consequences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · suh · kwen · suz.
Is consequences 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 /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/ (KON-sih-kwun-siz).