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archaeological
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɑːkiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
Examples:
The cemetery was the subject of an archaeological survey in the late 1990s.
The archaeological connotation of the find was significant.
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Common mistakes of archaeological pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-kee-ˈo-logical". The correct stress is on the fifth syllable: "ˌɑːr.ki.əˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl" (UK) and "ˌɑr.ki.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl" (US). Tip: Focus on the fifth syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "archaeological" with an unclear "a" sound, saying "ar-kay-ˈo-logical". The first syllable should have a clearer "ɑː" sound. Tip: Practice the "ɑː" sound to make it distinct.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the "ki" sound, resulting in "ar-ˈeological". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌɑːr.ki.əˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl" (UK) and "ˌɑr.ki.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl" (US). Tip: Break the word into smaller parts to practice all syllables.
- Incorrect "g" sound: Some learners mispronounce the "g" as a hard "g" sound, saying "ar-kee-ˈo-logical". The correct pronunciation has a soft "j" sound: "dʒ" as in "judge". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the soft "j".
- Final "cal" mispronunciation: Often, learners pronounce the final syllable as "kal", saying "archaeolog-ˈkal". The correct ending is "kəl": "ˌɑːr.ki.əˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl" (UK) and "ˌɑr.ki.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl" (US). Tip: Emphasize the "kəl" ending for accuracy.