How to Pronounce conscientious
Language: English (from Latin) IPA: /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
Pronunciation explanation
kon-shee-EN-shus. Four syllables. The "sci" makes a /ʃ/ ("sh") sound — not "ski". Stress is on the third syllable. Contains two separate "sh" sounds.
Practice tip
kon-shee-EN-shus. Think: CONSH + ee + EN + shus.
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