How to pronounce consistency
Say it like kun-SIS-tun-see. Consistency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- kun
- SIS
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consistency 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consistency
American and British speakers say consistency in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪstənsi/ in the US and /kənˈsɪstənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SIS-tun-see.
What does consistency mean?
- the property of holding together and retaining its shape“wool has more body than rayon”“when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake”
- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
- logical coherence and accordance with the facts“a rambling argument that lacked any consistency”
Where does consistency come from?
By surface analysis, consistent + -cy, consistence + -y or consist + -ency.
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Questions about saying consistency
How do you pronounce consistency?
Say kun-SIS-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪstənsi/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪstənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consistency?
Consistency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: kun · SIS · tun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say consistency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪstənsi/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪstənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.