How to pronounce "consequent"

consequent

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/

Syllable Breakdown

con se quent

How natives say consequent

British
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/

Syllable Breakdown

con se quent

How natives say consequent

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'con' /kɒn/ as in 'contraction'.

  • Move to 'se' /sɪ/, keeping your mouth slightly more open.

  • End with 'quent' /kwənt/ with the tongue at the soft palate.

Common Mistakes

  • con-si-quent (incorrect vowel sound in 'se')

  • con-sy-quent (using a 'y' sound in 'se')

  • con-se-ke-nt (adding an extra syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is the 'quent' in 'consequent' stressed?

No, stress is on the first syllable, 'con'.

Do 'consequent' and 'consequence' share the same pronunciation?

No, 'consequence' has a different ending sound.

Is 'consequent' spelled how it sounds?

Mostly, but watch the pronunciation of 'se' as /sɪ/.

Definition

consequent

Following as a result or effect.

Word Family

consequence

/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/

noun

A result or effect

Example: Every action has a consequence.

sequential

/sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/

adjective

Forming or following in a logical order

Example: The events were sequential.

sequence

/ˈsiː.kwəns/

noun

A particular order

Example: The sequence of events was rapid.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Consequence ends with a /ns/ sound.

Sequential stresses 'quen' differently.

Sequence has a long first vowel sound /siː/.

Pro Tips

Listen carefully

Listening to native speakers helps you catch intonation and stress patterns.

Practice with minimal pairs

Practice words with similar sounds to master distinctions.

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