How to pronounce unconsciously
Say it like uhn-KON-shus-lee. Unconsciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- uhn
- KON
- shus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconsciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unconsciously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-KON-shus-lee.
What does unconsciously mean?
- In an unconscious manner; unknowingly
Where does unconsciously come from?
From un- + consciously, and more rarely, from unconscious + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with unconsciously
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Questions about saying unconsciously
How do you pronounce unconsciously?
Say uhn-KON-shus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconsciously?
Unconsciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: uhn · KON · shus · lee.
Is unconsciously 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 /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ (uhn-KON-shus-lee).