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How to pronounce:
anticipate
Phonetic Transcription:
ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt
Examples:
This insightful prediction can be seen to anticipate the role of the Internet.
I try to anticipate the needs of the audience.
It sometimes allows to anticipate the quality of the article.
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Common mistakes of anticipate pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-ˈticipate". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the third syllable: "an-ˈticipate". Tip: Focus on the "cip" part to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "i" instead of "ɪ", leading to "an-ˈtɪc-ə-peɪt". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": "an-ˈtɪc-ə-peɪt". Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "ate": Learners often stress the final "ate" too much, saying "an-ˈticip-ˌeɪt". The stress should remain on the third syllable, with "ate" being less emphasized. Tip: Say "anticipate" quickly to reduce the emphasis on the ending.
- Mispronouncing the initial "an": Some may say "ˈæn-ticipate" instead of "an-ˈticipate". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound: "ən-ˈticipate". Tip: Practice with "sofa" to master the schwa sound in "an".
- Skipping the schwa: A common mistake is to omit the schwa in the second syllable, resulting in "an-ˈticipate" instead of "an-ˌtɪc-ə-peɪt". The schwa is essential for smooth pronunciation. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use a schwa sound.