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consistency

4 syllables
stressed syllable sist
11 letters

Syllables: con-sist-en-cy: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-SIST-en-cy.
Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪstənsi/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), 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-sistency, consist-ency.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide consistency into syllables?

consistency divides as con-sist-en-cy. con-sist-en-cy: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in consistency?

Consistency has 4 syllables (con-sist-en-cy).

Which syllable is stressed in consistency?

The stressed syllable in consistency is sist. The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-SIST-en-cy.

How do you pronounce consistency?

/kənˈsɪstənsi/ in American English.