How to pronounce superconsciousness
Say it like SOO-per-kon-shuh-snus. Superconsciousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kon
- shuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superconsciousness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superconsciousness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOO-per-KON-shuh-snus.
What does superconsciousness mean?
- Higher consciousness.
Where does superconsciousness come from?
From super- + consciousness.
Questions about saying superconsciousness
How do you pronounce superconsciousness?
Say SOO-per-kon-shuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌkɑnʃəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsupɚˈkɒnʃəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superconsciousness?
Superconsciousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kon · shuh · snus.
Is superconsciousness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsupɚˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ (SOO-per-KON-shuh-snus).