how to pronounce subconscious

/ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

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subconscious is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of subconscious in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… in my subconscious mind I was like do I …”

meanings of subconscious

adjective:

Partially conscious.
Below the level of consciousness.

noun:

That part of the mind that is not consciously perceived; one's innermost thoughts.

subconscious frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word subconscious occurs in english on average 3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.