How to pronounce consciences
Say it like KON-chin-siz. Consciences has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- chin
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consciences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of consciences
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-chin-siz.
What does consciences mean?
- plural of conscience How to pronounce conscience
Questions about saying consciences
How do you pronounce consciences?
Say KON-chin-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntʃɪnsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntʃɪnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consciences?
Consciences has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · chin · siz.
Is consciences pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntʃɪnsɪz/ (KON-chin-siz).