How to pronounce consciously
Say it like KON-shuh-slee. Consciously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consciously 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of consciously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-shuh-slee.
What does consciously mean?
- with awareness“she consciously played with the idea of inviting them”
Where does consciously come from?
From conscious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying consciously
How do you pronounce consciously?
Say KON-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consciously?
Consciously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · shuh · slee.
Is consciously 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 /ˈkɒnʃəsli/ (KON-shuh-slee).