How to pronounce consequence

consequence

/ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

Every decision has consequences.

How do you pronounce consequence?

Consequence is pronounced /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in consequence?

Consequence has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in consequence?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/.