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consciously
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnʃəsli
Examples:
It was consciously modeled on the Aeneid.
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Common mistakes of consciously pronunciation
- Stress confusion: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "consciously" as /ˈkɒnʃəsli/ instead of /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/ (US) or /ˈkɒnʃəsli/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "con" for clarity.
- Vowel mispronunciation: The vowel sound in "consciously" can be tricky. Some say "consciously" as /ˈkɒnʃəli/, confusing the "sci" with a short vowel. Tip: Focus on the "sci" sound as /ʃə/ to pronounce it correctly.
- Omission of syllables: Some speakers drop the second syllable, saying "conscly" instead of "consciously." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly: "con-scious-ly."
- Misplacing the "t" sound: It's common to mispronounce the "t" in "consciously" as a "d," resulting in "consciously" sounding like "conshusly." Tip: Pay attention to the "t" sound; it should be crisp and clear.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Learners sometimes stress the last syllable too much, saying "conscious-LEE" instead of "consciously." Tip: Maintain even stress across the syllables, keeping the last syllable light.