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apoplectic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæpəˈplektɪk
Examples:
Mackenzie died on August 28, 1861, following an apoplectic seizure.
He died suddenly of an apoplectic stroke.
His death followed an apoplectic fit.
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Common mistakes of apoplectic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-po-ˈlep-tic". The correct pronunciation is "ˌa-pə-ˈplɛk-tɪk" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce the first syllable as "a" in "cat" instead of the schwa sound "ə". The correct pronunciation is "ˌa-pə-ˈplɛk-tɪk". Tip: Practice using the schwa sound to achieve a more natural pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "p" sound: A common mistake is to soften the "p" in "apoplectic", making it sound like "a-o-plectic". The correct pronunciation is "ˌa-pə-ˈplɛk-tɪk". Tip: Emphasize the "p" by releasing it clearly.
- Ignoring the "t" sound: Some speakers may drop the "t" in the last syllable, saying "apoplec-ic". The correct pronunciation includes the "t": "ˌa-pə-ˈplɛk-tɪk". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "t" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some people stress all syllables equally, leading to "A-PO-PLEC-TIC". The correct stress pattern is "ˌa-pə-ˈplɛk-tɪk". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the last syllable to improve clarity.