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How to pronounce:
conscious
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnʃəs
Examples:
Only conscious entities can delve into the realms of the conscious.
He was conscious in the ambulance and the hospital.
The superego is the conscious ego ideal.
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Common mistakes of conscious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-SCIOUS" instead of the correct "CON-scious" (ˈkɒnʃəs in UK, ˈkɑnʃəs in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "sc": Some pronounce "conscious" with an exaggerated "sc" sound, making it sound like "con-SHUS." This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on a soft "sh" sound without extra emphasis.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "conscious" as "CON-shus," dropping the middle vowel sound. This leads to confusion. Tip: Ensure you include the "i" sound, pronounced like "ɪ" in the second syllable.
- Confusing with "conscience": People often mix up "conscious" with "conscience," leading to mispronunciation. "Conscience" is pronounced "CON-shəns" (ˈkɒnʃəns in UK, ˈkɑnʃəns in US). Tip: Remember that "conscious" has an additional "i" and a different second syllable.
- Using incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "conscious" with an "o" sound like "cot," saying "CAWN-shus." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "o" sound as in "not" for the first syllable, and ensure the second syllable uses the correct "i" sound.