Pronunciation Guide • English (from Latin)
How to Pronounce conscientious
Difficulty: hard
IPA Transcription
/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
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.
💡 Pro Tip for conscientious
kon-shee-EN-shus. Think: CONSH + ee + EN + shus.
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The term conscientious originates from Latin "conscientia". Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.