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accumulate

Phonetic Transcription:

əˈkjuːmjəleɪt

Examples:

These accumulate at the edge of the press.

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Common mistakes of accumulate pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-CUM-ulate" instead of the correct "AC-cu-mulate" (ˈæk.jə.mjʊ.leɪt). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to sound natural.
Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the "u" in "accumulate" as /ʌ/ instead of /jʊ/. This leads to saying "ac-CUM-ulate" instead of "AC-cu-mulate." Tip: Remember that the "u" sounds like "you" in this word.
Final "ate" pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "ate" as /ət/ instead of /eɪt/. This results in saying "accum-u-late" instead of "accumulate." Tip: Emphasize the long "a" sound at the end to pronounce it correctly.
Overemphasis on syllables: Some learners may overemphasize the middle syllable, saying "ac-cu-MU-late." The correct pronunciation is "AC-cu-mulate" (ˈæk.jə.mjʊ.leɪt). Tip: Keep the middle syllable softer to maintain the correct rhythm.
Missing the "y" sound: Some speakers may skip the "y" sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ac-cum-late." This is incorrect; the "y" is essential. Tip: Practice saying "AC-cu-mulate" slowly to include the "y" sound clearly.

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How do you pronounce "accumulate" correctly?

The word "accumulate" is pronounced as /əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/ in American English and /əˈkjʊm.jʊ.leɪt/ in British English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "cu," which sounds like "cue."

What are the syllables in "accumulate"?

"Accumulate" has four syllables: "ac-cu-mu-late." When saying it, you can break it down to /əˈkjuː.mjʊ.leɪt/ to help with pronunciation.

Is there a schwa sound in "accumulate"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in "accumulate." The first syllable "ac" is pronounced as /ə/, which is a relaxed, unstressed sound.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "accumulate"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "AC-cumulate" instead of "ac-CU-mulate." Remember, the stress is on the second syllable, which helps make your pronunciation clearer.