How to Pronounce Conscience

To pronounce "conscience", say CONSC-ienc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑnʃəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɑnʃəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈɒnʃəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “conscience”

"conscience" has 3 syllables: consc-ienc-e.

What does conscience mean?

noun

  1. The moral sense of right and wrong, chiefly as it affects one's own behaviour.

    “Your conscience is your highest authority.”

  2. (chiefly fiction) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person, a being or merely a voice that gives moral lessons and advices.

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Related words

scruplesopinionbeliefrealisationknowledgecognisancethoughtsoul-searching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conscience"?▾

"Conscience" has 3 syllables: consc · ienc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "conscience"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conscience" is /ˈkɑnʃəns/.

What does "conscience" mean?▾

Conscience: The moral sense of right and wrong, chiefly as it affects one's own behaviour.

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