How to Pronounce "consciousness"
word
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
KAHN-shuhs-nuhs
/kˈɒnʃəsnəs/
KON-shuhs-nuhs
Definition
Consciousness is the state of being awake and aware of yourself, your thoughts, and the world around you. It can also mean a person’s mind and experience of being alive, especially in psychology or philosophy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
British English
/kˈɒnʃəsnəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-shuhs-nuhs
UK
KON-shuhs-nuhs
Listen in Context
The patient lost consciousness after the accident.
Scientists still study how consciousness works.
Meditation can change your consciousness of the present moment.
He hit his head, but he never fully lost consciousness.