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aggressive
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈɡresɪv
Examples:
It is the most aggressive stance of the five.
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Common mistakes of aggressive pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-GRES-sive" instead of the correct "a-GRES-sive" (ˈəˌɡrɛsɪv). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The initial vowel sound may be mispronounced as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct schwa sound "uh" (ˈə) in "aggressive." Tip: Practice the schwa sound to achieve a more natural pronunciation.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Some might pronounce the last syllable as "siv" instead of "sive" (ˈsɪv). Tip: Focus on the correct pronunciation of the "sive" ending, ensuring it's pronounced clearly.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Learners may overemphasize the "g" and "s" sounds, making them too harsh. This can lead to "agg-res-sive" instead of "aggressive" (ˈəˌɡrɛsɪv). Tip: Keep consonants softer to maintain a smooth flow in the word.
- Dropping syllables: Some may unintentionally drop the second syllable, saying "agress" instead of "aggressive" (ˈəˌɡrɛsɪv). Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure all syllables are pronounced clearly.