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How to pronounce:
achieve
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈtʃiːv
Examples:
Excessively adulatory biographies do not achieve this project's goals.
The Beatles were the first British group to achieve success in the USA.
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Common mistakes of achieve pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "achieve" with a short "i" sound, like "ɪ". The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound, as in "iˈtʃiv" (US) and "əˈtʃiːv" (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Misplaced stress: Some people put stress on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈchieve". The correct stress is on the second syllable "a-ˈtʃiːv" (UK) or "ə-ˈtʃiv" (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "chieve" part.
- Overemphasis on "a": Learners often overemphasize the "a" in "achieve", making it sound like "a-chi-ev". The correct pronunciation is more fluid: "ə-ˈtʃiv" (US) and "ə-ˈtʃiːv" (UK). Tip: Try saying the word without pausing between syllables for a smoother flow.
- Dropping the "ch" sound: Some might say "a-ieve", omitting the "ch" sound entirely. The correct pronunciation includes the "ch", as in "ə-ˈtʃiv" (US) and "ə-ˈtʃiːv" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "ch" sound and practice it in isolation before combining it with the rest of the word.
- Confusion with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "achieve" with "receive" or "perceive", mispronouncing it as "ə-ˈsiv". The correct pronunciation is "ə-ˈtʃiv" (US) and "ə-ˈtʃiːv" (UK). Tip: Create a list of similar sounding words and practice distinguishing them through repetition.