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How to pronounce consequently

consequently
/ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnsəkwentli/.

Consequently, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

The truth is opaque and consequently imperceptible.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce consequently?

Consequently is pronounced /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈkɑːnsəkwentli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in consequently?

Consequently has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in consequently?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/.

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