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ambiguity
Definition:
(nou) an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context (nou) unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti
Examples:
The ambiguity is the key to compromise.
The ambiguity remains in the rest.
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Common mistakes of ambiguity pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "am-bi-ˈgwi-ti". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "am-ˌbɪg-ˈjuː-ɪ-ti". Tip: Remember to emphasize "ju" for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "ambiguity" with an unclear "i" sound, leading to "am-bi-ˈgɪ-ti". The correct pronunciation has a clearer "ju" sound: "am-ˌbɪg-ˈjuː-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice saying "ju" distinctly.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners may mistakenly reduce the syllables to three, saying "am-ˈbi-ti". "Ambiguity" actually has five syllables: "am-ˌbɪg-ˈjuː-ɪ-ti". Tip: Count the syllables on your fingers as you pronounce the word.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some might pronounce "g" as a hard "g" sound, saying "am-bi-ˈɡwɪ-ti". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g": "am-ˌbɪg-ˈjuː-ɪ-ti". Tip: Think of "g" as sounding like "j" in this context.
- Ending sound omission: A common mistake is dropping the final "ti" sound, resulting in "am-ˌbɪg-ˈjuː". The full word should be pronounced as "am-ˌbɪg-ˈjuː-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice saying the last syllable clearly to avoid dropping it.