How to pronounce consequential
Say it like kahn-suh-KWEN-shul. Consequential has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWEN).
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- kahn
- suh
- KWEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consequential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consequential
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-sih-KWEN-shul.
What does consequential mean?
- Following as a result.
- Having significant consequences; of importance.
- Important or significant.
Where does consequential come from?
From consequent + -ial.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with consequential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consequential.
- potential
- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- preferential
Questions about saying consequential
How do you pronounce consequential?
Say kahn-suh-KWEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consequential?
Consequential has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWEN). Broken into parts: kahn · suh · KWEN · shul.
Is consequential 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 /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ (kon-sih-KWEN-shul).