How to Pronounce Conscious

To pronounce "conscious", say CONSC-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑnʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɑnʃəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈɒnʃəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does conscious mean?

adjective

  1. Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.
  2. Aware of one's own existence; aware of one's own awareness.

noun

  1. The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "conscious"?▾

To pronounce "conscious", say CONSC-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑnʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "conscious"?▾

"Conscious" has 2 syllables: consc · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "conscious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conscious" is /ˈkɑnʃəs/.

What does "conscious" mean?▾

Conscious: Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.

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