How to pronounce consistently
Say it like kun-SIS-tunt-lee. Consistently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- kun
- SIS
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consistently 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.
- tuntKeep 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 consistently
American and British speakers say consistently in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪstəntli/ in the US and /kənˈsɪstəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SIS-tunt-lee.
What does consistently mean?
- in a systematic or consistent manner“they systematically excluded women”
Where does consistently come from?
From consistent + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with consistently
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Questions about saying consistently
How do you pronounce consistently?
Say kun-SIS-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪstəntli/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪstəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consistently?
Consistently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: kun · SIS · tunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say consistently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪstəntli/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪstəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.