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ambivalent
Phonetic Transcription:
æmˈbɪvələnt
Examples:
On the whole, the sources are ambivalent.
The attitude of the soldiers was ambivalent.
But the rest of the town is more ambivalent.
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Common mistakes of ambivalent pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "am-BIV-uh-lent" instead of the correct "AM-biv-uh-lent" (/æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ in US and UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" in "ambivalent" as "e," resulting in "em-BIV-uh-lent." The correct pronunciation features the "a" as in "cat." Tip: Practice the "a" sound to distinguish it clearly.
- Missing schwa sound: Learners often skip the schwa sound in the last syllable, saying "ambival-ENT." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, sounding like "uh." Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some people elongate the "i" in "ambivalent," leading to "am-BI-valt." The "i" should be short, as in "bit." Tip: Keep the vowel short to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Final "t" sound: A common mistake is to soften or drop the final "t," saying "ambivalen." The correct pronunciation clearly includes the "t" sound. Tip: Practice enunciating the final consonant to ensure clarity.