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agility
Definition:
(nou) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈdʒɪləti
Examples:
His agility and reflexes are of the order of a superior Olympic athlete.
His agility, however, was not remunerative.
Their agility is used to escape predators.
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Common mistakes of agility pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈjil-i-ty". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable: "ə-ˈdʒɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Focus on the "ˈjil" part to emphasize the correct rhythm.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce the first syllable as "a" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation is "ə-ˈdʒɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the first syllable to achieve the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers pronounce the "g" too strongly, saying "g" instead of the softer "dʒ". The correct sound is "dʒ" as in "jump". Tip: Think of "j" when saying the "g" in "agility".
- Ignoring the final "y": A common mistake is to drop the final "y" sound, leading to "a-ˈdʒɪl-it". The correct pronunciation includes the "y": "ə-ˈdʒɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: End with a clear "ti" to finish the word correctly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "agility" with "agile", leading to mispronunciation. "Agility" is pronounced "ə-ˈdʒɪl-ɪ-ti", while "agile" is "ˈædʒaɪl". Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds.