How to Pronounce "unconsciousness"
word
ˌənˈkɑnʃəsnɪs
uhn-KAHN-shuhs-nis
ʌnkˈɒnʃəsnəs
un-KON-shuhs-nuhs
Definition
A state in which a person is not awake, aware, or able to respond, usually caused by illness, injury, or a medical condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌənˈkɑnʃəsnɪs
British English
ʌnkˈɒnʃəsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-KAHN-shuhs-nis
UK
un-KON-shuhs-nuhs
Listen in Context
The accident caused his unconsciousness for several hours.
Unconsciousness is a medical emergency.
Fainting is a type of unconsciousness that usually passes quickly.
After hitting his head, he slipped into unconsciousness before help arrived.