How to Pronounce Consequences

To pronounce "consequences", say CONS-eq-uenc-es — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consequences”

"consequences" has 4 syllables: cons-eq-uenc-es. It rhymes with offenses and inferences, if that helps it stick.

What does consequences mean?

noun

  1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
  2. A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.

    “I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.”

noun

  1. An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.

Synonyms

aftercomedistinctionimplicationmomentrankrepercussionvalue

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Words that rhyme with consequences

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

offensesinferencesexpensesdispensessensesdefensestensesbiosciencescommencespretensescenses

Related words

effectresultoutcomeupshotmomentimportissueaftermath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consequences"?▾

"Consequences" has 4 syllables: cons · eq · uenc · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "consequences"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consequences" is /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/.

What does "consequences" mean?▾

Consequences: That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

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