How to pronounce consists
Say it like kun-SISTS. Consists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISTS).
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- kun
- SISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consists 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.
- SISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consists
American and British speakers say consists in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪsts/ in the US and /kənˈsɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SISTS.
What does consists mean?
- plural of consist How to pronounce consist
- third-person singular simple present indicative of consist How to pronounce consist
Questions about saying consists
How do you pronounce consists?
Say kun-SISTS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪsts/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consists?
Consists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISTS). Broken into parts: kun · SISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say consists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪsts/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.