How many syllables in inconsistent?

Syllables in inconsistent

4

in·con·sis·tent

Inconsistent has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say inconsistent

Pronunciation/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
4 syllables, in-con-SIS-tent · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in inconsistent?
Inconsistent has four syllables.
How do you divide inconsistent into syllables?
Inconsistent divides as in-con-sis-tent.
Which syllable is stressed in inconsistent?
The third syllable (in-con-SIS-tent).

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