How to pronounce conscionable
Say it like KAHN-shuh-nuh-bul. Conscionable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑnʃənəbəl/KAHN-shuh-nuh-bul
UK British/ˈkɒnʃənəbəl/KON-shuh-nuh-bul
- KAHN
- shuh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conscionable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conscionable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-shuh-nuh-bul.
What does conscionable mean?
adjective
- In accordance with conscience; defensible; proper.
Where does conscionable come from?
From conscions, obsolete variant of conscience, + -able.
Questions about saying conscionable
How do you pronounce conscionable?
Say KAHN-shuh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnʃənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnʃənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conscionable?
Conscionable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · shuh · nuh · bul.
Is conscionable 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 /ˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ (KON-shuh-nuh-bul).