How to pronounce inconsequential
Say it like ing-kahn-suh-KWEN-chul. Inconsequential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KWEN).
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- ing
- kahn
- suh
- KWEN
- chul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconsequential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inconsequential
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-kon-suh-KWEN-shul.
What does inconsequential mean?
- Having no consequence; not consequential; of little importance.“You will never know the exact atomic time when you started reading this phrase; of course, that's inconsequential.”
- Not logically following from the premises.
- Something unimportant; something that does not matter.
Where does inconsequential come from?
From in- + consequential.
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Words that rhyme with inconsequential
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Questions about saying inconsequential
How do you pronounce inconsequential?
Say ing-kahn-suh-KWEN-chul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˌkɑnsəˈkwɛntʃəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˌkɒnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconsequential?
Inconsequential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KWEN). Broken into parts: ing · kahn · suh · KWEN · chul.
Is inconsequential pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˌkɒnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ (in-kon-suh-KWEN-shul).