English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Consequence Pronunciation
Consequence is pronounced KAHN-suh-kwuhns, IPA /ˈkɑnsəkwəns/.
KAHN-suh-kwuhns
US /ˈkɑnsəkwəns/ · UK /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
Syllables: KAHN · suh · kwuhns (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A result or effect of an action, usually an unwelcome one.
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Consequence in a Sentence
- Every decision has a consequence somewhere.
- He lost his licence as a consequence of the crash.
- The consequence was a year of delays.
Common Mispronunciations of Consequence
Not kuhn-SE-kwuhns
Hit KAHN first and let the next two beats fall away. Second-beat stress belongs to the verb consent.
Not KAHN-suh-kens
The qu brings a w with it, so the ending is kwuhns.
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