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How to pronounce:
arduous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːdjuəs
Examples:
The diagnosis of this is long and arduous.
The trip was long and arduous.
The arduous workload addled them.
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Common mistakes of arduous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ar-DU-ous" instead of "AR-duous". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈɑr.dʒu.əs in IPA.
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound is often mispronounced. Some say "ar-deous" with an "e" sound instead of the correct "ar" as in "car". Tip: Focus on the "ar" sound, which is pronounced as /ɑr/ in both US and UK.
- Silent "d": A common mistake is to pronounce the "d" in "arduous" as silent, resulting in "ar-ju-us". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "d" clearly, as it is pronounced /dʒ/ in the IPA transcription.
- Overemphasizing the "ous": Some speakers might stress the "ous" too much, leading to "ard-u-OU-s". Tip: The "ous" should be softer and less stressed, pronounced /əs/ at the end of the word.
- Incorrect final syllable: Learners may say "arduous" with a hard "s" sound, like "arduouss". Tip: Remember that the final syllable is a soft "əs", not a sharp "s".