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conscientious
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkɒnʃɪˈenʃəs
Examples:
The teachers are hardworking and conscientious.
I will be more conscientious in the future.
I'll be more conscientious in the future.
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Common mistakes of conscientious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "conscientious", often saying /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ instead of the correct /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ (UK) or /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, "tious".
- Ignoring the "t": Some people pronounce "conscientious" without clearly articulating the "t", leading to a sound like "consciencious". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "t" sound to maintain clarity.
- Skipping the "s": A common mistake is omitting the "s" in "conscientious", resulting in "conscientious" sounding like "consciencious". This changes the pronunciation significantly. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "s" clearly between "t" and "ious".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners may overemphasize the vowels, making the word sound overly drawn out like "con-sci-en-tious". This can lead to awkward speech. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds shorter and more connected to maintain the flow.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "conscientious" with "conscious", leading to mispronunciation. "Conscious" is pronounced /ˈkɒnʃəs/ (UK) or /ˈkɑnʃəs/ (US). Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid mix-ups.