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acerbic
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsɜːbɪk
Examples:
It is a combination of acerbic and cerberus.
Weaver was the acerbic manager of the Orioles.
It was an acerbic critique of book reviewing practices.
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Common mistakes of acerbic pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈcer-bic" instead of the correct "ˈa-cer-bic". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct "eɪ" sound can lead to confusion. For "acerbic", it should sound like "ˈeɪ-sər-bik". Tip: Practice the long "a" sound by saying "ace".
- Final consonant mispronunciation: Some may pronounce the final "c" as a hard "k" sound instead of the softer "s" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˈa-sər-bɪk". Tip: Focus on the "s" sound at the end to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈa-bic". This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Ensure you articulate all three syllables: "a-cer-bic".
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: Some might pronounce the "e" in the second syllable as a short "e" like in "bed". The correct sound is a schwa "ə", making it "ˈa-sər-bic". Tip: Practice using the schwa sound for unstressed syllables.