How many syllables in consistent?

Syllables in consistent

3

con·sis·tent

Consistent has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say consistent

Pronunciation/kənˈsɪstənt/
3 syllables, con-SIS-tent · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say consistent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, sis, tent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in consistent?
Consistent has three syllables.
How do you divide consistent into syllables?
Consistent divides as con-sis-tent.
Which syllable is stressed in consistent?
The second syllable (con-SIS-tent).

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