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adolescent
Definition:
(nou) a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌædəˈlesnt
Examples:
Greystone inhabited the body of the adolescent teen Brian Young.
Only the adolescent girl smiled at the painting.
The adolescent Percy was imprisoned in the Fleet Prison.
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Common mistakes of adolescent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ad-o-ˈles-cent". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, "ad-o-ˈLES-cent", to sound more natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "adolescent" with a short "e" sound in the second syllable, like "ad-o-ˈles-sent". Tip: Use the long "e" sound, as in "ad-o-ˈLES-cent", to ensure clarity.
- Syllable blending: A common mistake is blending the syllables too quickly, making it sound like "ad-oles-cent". Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable: "ad-o-ˈLES-cent", to enhance pronunciation.
- Final consonant mispronunciation: Some may drop the "t" sound at the end, saying "adolescent" as "ad-o-ˈles-sen". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "ad-o-ˈLES-cent", to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasis on the first syllable: Learners might say "ˈAD-o-les-cent", putting too much emphasis on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the correct stress pattern: "ad-o-ˈLES-cent", for proper pronunciation.