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How to pronounce:
absolutely
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæbsəluːtli
Examples:
It really is absolutely unacceptable to be browbeaten in this way.
It was absolutely irretrievable.
The building is absolutely gorgeous.
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Common mistakes of absolutely pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ab-SO-lute-ly" instead of the correct "AB-so-lute-ly" (/ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/ in US, /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/ in UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable "AB" to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "absolutely" with a short "a" sound, saying "a-bsolutely" instead of "absolutely" (/ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/). Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "cat" to get it right.
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "absolootly" instead of "absolutely" (/ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: Some people might pronounce the final "ly" as "lee" instead of "li" (/ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "ly" as a quick "li" to sound natural.
- Unclear articulation: It's common for speakers to mumble "absolutely," making it sound like "absolut" or "abso-lutely." Tip: Focus on enunciating each syllable clearly, especially the "so" and "ly" parts.