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affectionate
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈfekʃənət
Examples:
It is affectionate badinage.
The stories are filled with affectionate irony.
Aman is a doting father and an affectionate man.
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Common mistakes of affectionate pronunciation
- Misplacing the primary stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "af-ˈfek-shə-nət". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable with "fek" in "affectionate": /əˈfɛkʃənət/ (US), /əˈfekʃənət/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "t" at the end, making it sound like "affectionate". The correct pronunciation is softer. Tip: Focus on a gentle release of the "t" to sound more natural: /əˈfɛkʃənət/.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some speakers may drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "af-fek-shnate". This omits an important part of the word. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the full second syllable "shə": /əˈfɛkʃənət/.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable: Learners often mispronounce the first syllable as "af" with a short "a" sound, saying "æf". The correct sound is more like "uh". Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the first syllable: "affectionate".
- Confusing the "sh" sound: Some may pronounce the "sh" as "s", resulting in "af-ˈfek-sə-nət". This changes the meaning of the word. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound to distinguish it clearly: /əˈfɛkʃənət/.