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How to pronounce inconsistent

adjectiveB2
ihnknSIHStnt

/ˌɪn.kn̩ˈsɪs.tn̩t̚/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Not the same in quality, level, or behavior each time; not steady or reliable.

What to listen for

The strongest beat is on “sis”: /ˌɪn.kn̩ˈsɪs.tn̩t̚/. The unstressed syllables can be very short, so the middle may sound compressed in natural speech.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Not the same in quality, level, or behavior each time; not steady or reliable.

His work is inconsistent from week to week.

The team has shown inconsistent performance this season.

Common phrases & grammar

inconsistent performance · inconsistent results · inconsistent behavior

be inconsistent

inconsistent + noun

adjective

Not matching or agreeing with something else.

The new evidence is inconsistent with his story.

Her actions were inconsistent with her promises.

Good to know

Say inconsistent with, not inconsistent to.

Common phrases & grammar

inconsistent with the evidence · inconsistent with the facts · inconsistent with the results

be inconsistent with + noun

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