How to Pronounce Inconsistency

To pronounce "inconsistency", say INC-ons-ist-ency — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inconsistency”

"inconsistency" has 4 syllables: inc-ons-ist-ency. It rhymes with consistency, if that helps it stick.

What does inconsistency mean?

noun

  1. The state of being inconsistent.
  2. An incompatibility between two propositions that cannot both be true.

Synonyms

contrarietydeviationdifferencedisagreementdisparitydisproportiondisproportionatenessdissimilarity

Antonyms

consistency

Words that rhyme with inconsistency

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consistency

Related words

incompatibilityinconsistentincongruitydiscordanceincompatibleincoherencediscrepancyincoherent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inconsistency"?▾

"Inconsistency" has 4 syllables: inc · ons · ist · ency.

What is the IPA transcription of "inconsistency"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inconsistency" is /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/.

What does "inconsistency" mean?▾

Inconsistency: The state of being inconsistent.

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