Learn How to Pronounce consistency
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
consistency
Definition:
(nou) the property of holding together and retaining its shape (nou) a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts (nou) logical coherence and accordance with the facts (nou) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈsɪstənsi
Examples:
It's the consistency of the statements.
The lack of consistency is glaring.
The others are consistency and felicity.
Learn more about:consistency
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: consistency
Learn Individual Sounds
Break consistency down into individual sounds such as kənˈsɪstənsi. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say consistency in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say consistency in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with consistency.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of consistency pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-SIS-ten-cy" instead of "con-SIS-ten-cy" (ˌkɒnˈsɪs.tən.si). Tip: Remember to emphasize the third syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "con" can be mispronounced. Some say "kawn" instead of "kɒn" (UK) or "kən" (US). Tip: Practice the short "o" sound, as in "cot," to improve clarity.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the last syllable, saying "con-SIS-ten" instead of "con-SIS-ten-cy." Tip: Make sure to pronounce all four syllables clearly to convey the full word.
- "c" sound mispronunciation: Learners sometimes pronounce the "c" in "consistency" as a "k" sound, saying "konsistency." Tip: Focus on the soft "s" sound, as in "see," to avoid this mistake.
- Linking sounds: Some speakers may not link the final "t" in "consistency" to the following vowel sound, making it sound choppy. Tip: Practice blending the sounds smoothly for a more natural flow.