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apocryphal
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɒkrəfəl
Examples:
The quote is probably apocryphal.
It is not related to the lost apocryphal Gospel of the Hebrews.
An apocryphal tale is told of the anonymous inventor of the gambit.
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Common mistakes of apocryphal pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-PO-cri-phal" instead of "AP-o-cri-phal" (ˈæpəˌkrɪfəl in US, ˈæpəˌkrɪfəl in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the "o" in "apocryphal" as "oʊ" instead of the correct schwa sound "ə" (ˈæpəˌkrɪfəl). Tip: Remember that unstressed vowels often reduce to a schwa sound.
- Final "l" mispronunciation: Learners often neglect the final "l" sound, resulting in "apocryph" instead of "apocryphal" (ˈæpəˌkrɪfəl). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "l" clearly at the end of the word.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may drop the syllable "o," saying "apcrypal" instead of "apocryphal" (ˈæpəˌkrɪfəl). Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly to avoid omitting sounds.
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is elongating the "i" sound, pronouncing it as "iː" instead of the short "ɪ" (ˈæpəˌkrɪfəl). Tip: Keep the "i" short and crisp for accurate pronunciation.