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consistent
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈsɪstənt
Examples:
Stay consistent with the rest of the article.
Is the problem consistent with the same set of images or is it intermittent
But the texture of it was consistent.
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Common mistakes of consistent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-SIS-tent" instead of the correct "CON-sis-tent" (ˈkən.sɪs.tənt). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the "i" in "consistent" can lead to confusion. Some may say "con-cis-tent" instead of "con-sis-tent" (ˈkən.sɪs.tənt). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, as in "sit."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" at the end, saying "consist-ent" instead of "consistent" (ˈkən.sɪs.tənt). Tip: The "t" should be clear but not overly stressed.
- Missing the schwa: Some learners omit the schwa sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "con-sist-ent." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "con-sis-tent" (ˈkən.sɪs.tənt). Tip: Practice the unstressed vowel sound for smoother pronunciation.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is to treat "consistent" as having four syllables, saying "con-sis-tent" instead of the correct three: "con-sis-tent" (ˈkən.sɪs.tənt). Tip: Count the syllables carefully to avoid this error.