How to Pronounce "inconsistency"
word
ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi
in-kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see
ɪnkənsˈɪstənsi
in-kuhns-SIS-tuhn-see
Definition
A situation where things do not match, agree, or remain the same; a lack of uniformity or regularity. It often means something is different from what was expected or said before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi
British English
ɪnkənsˈɪstənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see
UK
in-kuhns-SIS-tuhn-see
Listen in Context
There was an inconsistency in his story.
The data shows an inconsistency.
We need to fix this inconsistency in the schedule.
If there's an inconsistency between the reports, we need to double-check the numbers.