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adulation
Definition:
(nou) servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌædjuˈleɪʃən
Examples:
But the adulation was to be short lived.
All that bardolatry means is the excessive adulation of Shakespeare.
He gained worldwide renown and the adulation of Italians.
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Common mistakes of adulation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "ˌadʒʊˈleɪʃən". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ˈadʒʊˌleɪʃən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "adulation".
- Vowel sound confusion: The "a" in "adulation" is often mispronounced as a short "a" sound, like "æ". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/, making it "ˈædʒʊˌleɪʃən". Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the first syllable to get the right sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may pronounce "adulation" with only three syllables, saying "ad-ju-lation". The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "ˈadʒʊˌleɪʃən". Tip: Break it down into "ad-u-la-tion" to keep track of all syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "t" in "adulation", making it sound like "adju-lay-tion". The correct pronunciation is smoother, with a softer "t" sound. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds together seamlessly.
- Dropping the "u" sound: Some learners may drop the "u" sound in the second syllable, saying "adlation". The correct form includes the "u", pronounced as "ˈadʒʊˌleɪʃən". Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "u" in the second syllable for clarity.