How to pronounce inconstancy
Say it like in-KAHN-stun-see. Inconstancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈkɑnstənsi/in-KAHN-stun-see
UK British/ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/in-KON-stun-see
- in
- KAHN
- stun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inconstancy 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.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inconstancy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-KON-stun-see.
What does inconstancy mean?
noun
- Lack of constancy; lack of consistency in thought, emotion or action.“Although she loved him for many years, his inconstancy eventually drove her to another.”
Where does inconstancy come from?
From in- + constancy or inconstant + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- faithlessness
- falseness
- fickleness
- changefulness
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying inconstancy
How do you pronounce inconstancy?
Say in-KAHN-stun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkɑnstənsi/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inconstancy?
Inconstancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN). Broken into parts: in · KAHN · stun · see.
Is inconstancy 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 /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/ (in-KON-stun-see).