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How to pronounce:
additional
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈdɪʃənəl
Examples:
Gas is an additional cost to the renter.
The government charged additional levy on the company.
The extra range allowed the aircraft to cover the additional distance nonstop.
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Common mistakes of additional pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "additional" as /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/ instead of /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/ in US and UK English. Tip: Always stress the first syllable "ad".
- Omitting the second "d": Some speakers drop the "d" sound, saying "aditional" instead of "additional". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying the full "d" sound by repeating "ad-ditional".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable with a short "a", saying "uh-ditional" instead of the correct "uh-ditional". Tip: Focus on the "a" as in "cat" to get it right.
- Blending syllables: Some may blend the syllables, making it sound like "adishnal". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable: "ad-di-tion-al".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners might pronounce the last syllable as "uhl" instead of the correct "əl". This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Emphasize the "əl" sound to ensure proper pronunciation.