How to pronounce consisted
Say it like kun-SIS-tud. Consisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- kun
- SIS
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consisted 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consisted
American and British speakers say consisted in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪstəd/ in the US and /kənˈsɪstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SIS-tud.
What does consisted mean?
- simple past and past participle of consist How to pronounce consist
Words that rhyme with consisted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of consisted.
Questions about saying consisted
How do you pronounce consisted?
Say kun-SIS-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪstəd/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consisted?
Consisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: kun · SIS · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say consisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪstəd/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.