How to pronounce subconsciously
Say it like sub-KON-shuh-slee. Subconsciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- sub
- KON
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subconsciously 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.
- 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 subconsciously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sub-KON-shuh-slee.
What does subconsciously mean?
- Below the level of conscious awareness.
Where does subconsciously come from?
From subconscious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with subconsciously
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Questions about saying subconsciously
How do you pronounce subconsciously?
Say sub-KON-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑnʃəsli/. In British English it is /səbˈkɒnʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subconsciously?
Subconsciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: sub · KON · shuh · slee.
Is subconsciously 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 /səbˈkɒnʃəsli/ (sub-KON-shuh-slee).