How to pronounce subconscious
Say it like sub-KON-shus. Subconscious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- sub
- KON
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subconscious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subconscious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sub-KON-shus.
What does subconscious mean?
- Occuring in the part of our mind that we are not normally aware of.“The sense of smell can be a subconscious influence on our actions.”
- The part of the mind that we are not normally aware of.“A person can sometimes wake up knowing the solution to a problem that their subconscious has been working on.”
Where does subconscious come from?
From sub- + conscious.
Words that rhyme with subconscious
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Questions about saying subconscious
How do you pronounce subconscious?
Say sub-KON-shus. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑnʃəs/. In British English it is /sʌbˈkɒnʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subconscious?
Subconscious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: sub · KON · shus.
Is subconscious 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 /sʌbˈkɒnʃəs/ (sub-KON-shus).