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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable con
  • 11 letters
Syllables
con-se-quence: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-se-quence.
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as con-sequence, conse-quence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide consequence into syllables?

consequence divides as con-se-quence. con-se-quence: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in consequence?

Consequence has 3 syllables (con-se-quence).

Which syllable is stressed in consequence?

The stressed syllable in consequence is con. The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-se-quence.

How do you pronounce consequence?

/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/ in American English.