To pronounce "subconscious", say SUBC-onsc-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"subconscious" has 3 syllables: subc-onsc-ious. It rhymes with conscious and unconscious, if that helps it stick.
noun
“A person can sometimes wake up knowing the solution to a problem that their subconscious has been working on.”
adjective
“The sense of smell can be a subconscious influence on our actions.”
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"Subconscious" has 3 syllables: subc · onsc · ious.
Subconscious: That part of the mind that is not consciously perceived; one's innermost thoughts.
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