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consciousness
Definition:
(nou) an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation (nou) having knowledge of
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnʃəsnəs
Examples:
The only remnant in the mind is the thought of universal consciousness.
Stream of consciousness refers to the flow of thoughts in the conscious mind.
It causes drowsiness or loss of consciousness.
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Common mistakes of consciousness pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-scious-ness" instead of the correct "con-scious-ness" (ˈkɒnʃəsnəs for UK, ˈkɑnʃəsnəs for US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Omitting the "s" sound: Some may pronounce "consciousness" without the "s" sound, saying "consciousness" as "conshusness." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "s" clearly in the middle.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Learners often overemphasize the vowels, making it sound like "con-shious-ness." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and clear, focusing on the consonants.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in the first syllable, saying "consciousness" as "cawnsciousness." The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound (ˈkɒnʃəsnəs for UK, ˈkɑnʃəsnəs for US). Tip: Use a short "o" as in "cot."
- Mispronouncing the "n" sound: Some may say "consciousness" with a nasal "n," sounding like "conshiousness." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Pronounce the "n" clearly without nasalizing it.