How to pronounce unconsciousness
Say it like uhn-KON-shus-nis. Unconsciousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- uhn
- KON
- shus
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconsciousness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unconsciousness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-KON-shus-nis.
What does unconsciousness mean?
- The state of lacking consciousness, of being unconscious“I was roused from unconsciousness by the alarm clock.”
- ignorance or innocence; the state of being uninformed or unaware
Where does unconsciousness come from?
From unconscious + -ness or un- + consciousness.
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Questions about saying unconsciousness
How do you pronounce unconsciousness?
Say uhn-KON-shus-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconsciousness?
Unconsciousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: uhn · KON · shus · nis.
Is unconsciousness 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 /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsnɪs/ (uhn-KON-shus-nis).