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abolish
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈbɒlɪʃ
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Common mistakes of abolish pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈbɔl-ɪʃ". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "ə-ˈbɒl-ɪʃ" (UK) or "ə-ˈbɑl-ɪʃ" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "bol" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "abolish" with a long "a" sound, saying "a-ˈbɑl-ɪʃ". The initial vowel should be a schwa sound, "ə". Tip: Practice saying "a" as in "sofa" to get the right sound.
- Incorrect final consonant: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "sh" sound as "s", resulting in "a-ˈbɔl-ɪs". The correct pronunciation includes the "sh" sound, as in "ship". Tip: Listen for the "sh" sound in similar words.
- Syllable count: Some learners may mistakenly pronounce "abolish" as having three syllables, saying "a-ˈbɔ-lɪʃ". It actually has only three syllables: "a-ˈbol-ɪsh". Tip: Break the word into parts and practice saying it slowly.
- Mispronouncing "a": Some may say "a" as "ay", leading to "ay-ˈbɔl-ɪsh". The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound, "ə". Tip: Remember to keep the first syllable soft and quick.