How to pronounce inconsistencies
Say it like ing-KON-sih-sten-seez. Inconsistencies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ing
- KON
- sih
- sten
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconsistencies 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.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inconsistencies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ing-KON-sih-sten-seez.
What does inconsistencies mean?
- plural of inconsistency How to pronounce inconsistency
Questions about saying inconsistencies
How do you pronounce inconsistencies?
Say ing-KON-sih-sten-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˈkɑnsɪˌstɛnsiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˈkɒnsɪˌstɛnsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconsistencies?
Inconsistencies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ing · KON · sih · sten · seez.
Is inconsistencies 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 /ˌɪŋˈkɒnsɪˌstɛnsiz/ (ing-KON-sih-sten-seez).