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agnostic
Definition:
(nou) someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something (nou) a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist)
Phonetic Transcription:
æɡˈnɒstɪk
Examples:
That makes the trilogy agnostic.
An agnostic is doubtful of the existence of a god.
He was agnostic about god.
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Common mistakes of agnostic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /əgˈnɒs.tɪk/ in UK English. The correct stress is on the last syllable, /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/ in US English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "stic" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct sound /ə/ or /æ/. This changes the word to "agnostic" sounding like "agnostic." Tip: Practice the "a" sound by saying "uh" first.
- Missing the "g": A common mistake is to drop the "g" sound, resulting in "anostic." This occurs when the "g" is not articulated clearly. The correct pronunciation is /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/ in US English. Tip: Focus on enunciating the "g" clearly.
- Incorrect ending: Some learners may pronounce the ending as "tic" instead of "stic," leading to "agnos-tick." This mispronunciation alters the word's meaning. The correct form is /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/. Tip: Practice saying "stic" quickly to get comfortable with the transition.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some people put too much emphasis on each syllable, making it sound choppy. The word should flow smoothly as /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/. Tip: Try saying it in a sentence to help with natural rhythm.