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How to pronounce:
ambitious
Phonetic Transcription:
æmˈbɪʃəs
Examples:
The plan was complicated and ambitious.
He is the most ambitious of all of them.
It was followed by the ambitious project of the Ladoga Canals.
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Common mistakes of ambitious pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable instead of the first, saying "am-ˈbi-tious". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "ˈam-bɪ-ʃəs".
- Omitting the vowel sound: People may pronounce "ambitious" as "am-bish-us", dropping the "t" sound. Tip: Ensure to include the "t" clearly: "ˈam-bɪ-ʃəs" with a distinct "t" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the second syllable with a long "i" as in "see", saying "am-ˈbee-tious". Tip: Use a short "i" sound, as in "bit": "ˈam-bɪ-ʃəs".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common error is to overly stress the "t", leading to "am-bi-ˈtious". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, focusing on the first syllable stress: "ˈam-bɪ-ʃəs".
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some may say "ambit-ˈious", incorrectly stressing the last syllable. Tip: The final syllable should be pronounced softly and unstressed: "ˈam-bɪ-ʃəs".