How to pronounce consequentialism
Say it like kahnt-sih-KWEN-shuh-lih-zum. Consequentialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWEN).
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- kahnt
- sih
- KWEN
- shuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consequentialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahntGive 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.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consequentialism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kont-sih-KWEN-shuh-lih-zum.
What does consequentialism mean?
- The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action or cause.
- The belief that consequences form the basis for any valid moral judgment about an action. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right action is one that produces a good outcome, or consequence.
Where does consequentialism come from?
From consequential + -ism, coined by British analytic philosopher G.
Questions about saying consequentialism
How do you pronounce consequentialism?
Say kahnt-sih-KWEN-shuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntsɪˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntsɪˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consequentialism?
Consequentialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWEN). Broken into parts: kahnt · sih · KWEN · shuh · lih · zum.
Is consequentialism 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 /ˌkɒntsɪˈkwɛnʃəlɪzəm/ (kont-sih-KWEN-shuh-lih-zum).