How to pronounce inconsistent
Say it like in-kun-SIS-tunt. Inconsistent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS).
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- in
- kun
- SIS
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconsistent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of inconsistent
American and British speakers say inconsistent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ in the US and /ɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kun-SIS-tunt.
What does inconsistent mean?
- displaying a lack of consistency“inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time”“inconsistent with the roadmap”
- not capable of being made consistent or harmonious“inconsistent accounts”
- not in agreement
Where does inconsistent come from?
From in- + consistent.
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Words that rhyme with inconsistent
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Questions about saying inconsistent
How do you pronounce inconsistent?
Say in-kun-SIS-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/. In British English it is /ɪnkənˈsɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconsistent?
Inconsistent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS). Broken into parts: in · kun · SIS · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say inconsistent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ and the British form is /ɪnkənˈsɪstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.