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conscientiousness
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience (nou) the trait of being painstaking and careful
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Common mistakes of conscientiousness pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-sci-en-ˈtious-ness". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "con-sci-en-ˌˈtious-ness". Tip: Practice emphasizing the "tious" part.
- Overlooking the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "conscientiousness" as "con-shee-en-ˈtious-ness". The correct pronunciation includes the "sci" sound as /ˈsɪ/ in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on the "sci" sound to avoid confusion.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to say "con-sci-en-tious-ness", omitting the "tious". The full word should be pronounced as "con-sci-en-ˌˈtious-ness". Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing to ensure all are included.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "tious": Some pronounce "tious" as "shus", leading to "con-sci-en-ˈshus-ness". The correct sound is /tɪəs/ in both US and UK. Tip: Pay attention to the "t" sound in this syllable.
- Ignoring the final "ness": Some may shorten "conscientiousness" to "conscientious". The full form must include "ness" pronounced as /nəs/. Tip: Always finish with the "ness" to convey the complete meaning.