How to Pronounce “consequential”

American (US)

/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

British (UK)

/ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

adjective — Following as a result.

Where the stress falls. “consequential” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "consequential" mean?

consequential (adjective): Following as a result.

How do you pronounce "consequential" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/. British English: /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "consequential"?

/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ in American English, /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "consequential"?

“consequential” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.