How to pronounce conscientiously
Say it like kon-chee-EN-chus-lee. Conscientiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- kon
- chee
- EN
- chus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conscientiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conscientiously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-chee-EN-chus-lee.
What does conscientiously mean?
- In a conscientious manner; attentively.
Where does conscientiously come from?
From conscientious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying conscientiously
How do you pronounce conscientiously?
Say kon-chee-EN-chus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntʃiˈɛntʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntʃiˈɛntʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conscientiously?
Conscientiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: kon · chee · EN · chus · lee.
Is conscientiously 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 /ˌkɒntʃiˈɛntʃəsli/ (kon-chee-EN-chus-lee).