ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns ɪˈfɛkt əˈfɛkt ɪˈvɛnt ˈɪsjuː ˈɪʃ(j)u ˈaʊtkʌm ɹɪˈzʌlt ˈʌpʃɑt ˈʌpʃɒt a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise his decision had depressing consequences for business he acted very wise after the event