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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable sist
  • 10 letters
Syllables
con-sist-ent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-SIST-ent.
Pronunciation
/kənˈsɪstənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as con-sistent, consist-ent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide consistent into syllables?

consistent divides as con-sist-ent. con-sist-ent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in consistent?

Consistent has 3 syllables (con-sist-ent).

Which syllable is stressed in consistent?

The stressed syllable in consistent is sist. The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-SIST-ent.

How do you pronounce consistent?

/kənˈsɪstənt/ in American English.