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alacrity
Definition:
(nou) liveliness and eagerness
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈlækrəti
Examples:
He enjoyed Jonny's infectious enthusiasm and impulsive alacrity.
The elderly still moves with the alacrity.
It is with alacrity that I await for a latent clarification.
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Common mistakes of alacrity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-LAC-ri-ty" instead of the correct "a-LAC-ri-ty" /əˈlækrɪti/ (US) and /əˈlæk.rɪ.ti/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "a" in the first syllable as "ay" instead of the correct "uh" sound /ə/. This leads to "AL-acrity" instead of "alacrity". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes pronounce the "t" too strongly, leading to "alacri-ty" with a hard "t" sound. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /ˈlækrɪti/. Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the preceding syllable.
- Dropping syllables: Some may shorten "alacrity" to "alacri" by omitting the final syllable. This is incorrect as it alters the word's meaning and structure. Tip: Always articulate all syllables clearly, especially the ending "-ty".
- Mixing up the "c" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" as "s," resulting in "a-las-ri-ty." The correct pronunciation is with a hard "k" sound /k/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" to maintain accuracy.