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ambidextrous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæmbiˈdekstrəs
Examples:
He is ambidextrous and speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
He was one of the few ambidextrous shooters at the time.
There is an ambidextrous character in the new Lemony Snicket book.
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Common mistakes of ambidextrous pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "ambidextrous" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ instead of the correct /ˈæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ in US and /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "am" sound, ensuring it is pronounced clearly.
- Stress misplacement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "am-bi-'dextrous" instead of the correct "'am-bi-dextrous" in US and "ˌam-bi-'dextrous" in UK. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasis on "x": Some learners overemphasize the "x" in "ambidextrous," pronouncing it as /ˈæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəʊs/ instead of /ˈæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/. Tip: Keep the "x" soft and blend it smoothly with the surrounding sounds.
- Missing the "ous" ending: A common mistake is to drop the "ous" ending, pronouncing it as "ambidextr" instead of "ambidextrous" (/ˈæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ in US and /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ in UK). Tip: Always include the "ous" to complete the word properly.
- Confusing with "ambidextrous": Some might confuse "ambidextrous" with similar-sounding words and mispronounce it as "ambi-dextrous," leading to a break in syllables. Tip: Maintain the fluidity of the word by pronouncing it as a single unit: "am-bi-dextrous."