How to pronounce consequently
Say it like KON-suh-kwunt-lee. Consequently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
- KON
- suh
- kwunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consequently 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.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consequently
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-sih-kwunt-lee.
What does consequently mean?
- As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.“He didn't wake up early. Consequently, he was late to work.”
Where does consequently come from?
From Middle English consequentely, consequentliche, consequently; equivalent to consequent + -ly.
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Questions about saying consequently
How do you pronounce consequently?
Say KON-suh-kwunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsəkwəntli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consequently?
Consequently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · suh · kwunt · lee.
Is consequently 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 /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/ (KON-sih-kwunt-lee).