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