subconscious

/ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəs/

Syllables sub·con·scious

Stress sub-CON-scious

Phonics Breakdown

sub

/sʌb/

short u

con

/kɒn/

short o

sci

/ʃ/

sion sound

ous

/əs/

schwa

the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but influences behavior and feelings

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sub=/sʌb/(subway) + con=/kɒn/(concept) + sci=/ʃ/(special) + ous=/əs/(famous)

Fear can exist in the subconscious even when we feel calm.