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ambiguous
Phonetic Transcription:
æmˈbɪɡjuəs
Examples:
The wording is unclear, ambiguous, and practically indecipherable.
The ending of the film is ambiguous.
The ending of the novel is ambiguous.
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Common mistakes of ambiguous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "am-BI-guous" instead of the correct "AM-bi-guous" (ˈæm.bɪ.ɡjʊ.əs) in US English. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Omitting syllables: A common error is reducing "ambiguous" to "am-bigus" or "am-gus," dropping the middle syllable. This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly: "AM-bi-guous."
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "i" in "ambiguous" as a long "ee" sound, resulting in "am-bee-gious." The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "i" as in "bit" (ˈɪ).
- Incorrect vowel diphthong: Learners sometimes mispronounce the "u" in "ambiguous" as a long "oo" (like in "food"), saying "am-bih-goos." The correct sound is a short "u" as in "put." Tip: Practice with words like "bus" to find the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers might stress the last syllable too heavily, saying "ambi-GUOUS." The stress should remain on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick, focusing on "AM-bi-guous."