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adolescence
Definition:
(nou) the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood (nou) in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌædəˈlesns
Examples:
It first manifests in adolescence with the onset of puberty.
That is the definition of adolescence.
The large majority are in adolescence.
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Common mistakes of adolescence pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ad-o-ˈles-cence". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "ad-o-ˈles-cence". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "les" to pronounce it correctly.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some people exaggerate the vowel sounds, saying "ad-o-les-ˈsens". This can make the word sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is "ad-o-ˈles-cence". Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and clear to sound more fluent.
- Skipping syllables: It's common to hear "adolesence" without the "a" sound. This omission leads to mispronunciation. The correct form is "ad-o-ˈles-cence". Tip: Practice saying each syllable to ensure you include all parts of the word.
- Confusing the "c" sound: Some learners pronounce the "c" as a hard "k", saying "ad-o-ˈles-kence". This is incorrect; it should be a soft "s" sound. Tip: Remember that the "c" in "adolescence" sounds like "s".
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "e": Learners sometimes pronounce the final "e" as a separate syllable, saying "ad-o-ˈles-cen-se". However, it's pronounced as "ad-o-ˈles-cence". Tip: Treat the final "e" as silent to maintain the correct syllable count.