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affluent
Definition:
(nou) an affluent person; a person who is financially well off (nou) a branch that flows into the main stream
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæfluənt
Examples:
It is the most affluent region in the nation.
It is one of the most affluent areas in the region.
It is one of the most affluent communities in the state.
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Common mistakes of affluent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "af-FLU-ent" instead of the correct "AF-flu-ent" (ˈæf.lu.ənt in US and UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "affluent" with a long "a" sound, saying "ah-flu-ent" instead of the correct "æ" as in "cat" (ˈæf.lu.ənt). Tip: Practice the short "a" sound to improve clarity.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is reducing "affluent" to two syllables, saying "af-lu-ent" instead of three (ˈæf.lu.ənt). Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly for proper articulation.
- Mispronouncing the "u": Some may pronounce the "u" in "affluent" like "oo" as in "food," resulting in "af-foo-ent." The correct pronunciation is "lu" as in "blue" (ˈæf.lu.ənt). Tip: Focus on the "lu" sound to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "affluent" with "influential," mispronouncing it as "in-FLU-ent." The correct pronunciation is "AF-flu-ent" (ˈæf.lu.ənt). Tip: Remember that "affluent" refers to wealth, while "influential" relates to power.