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argumentative
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɑːɡjuˈmentətɪv
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Common mistakes of argumentative pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-ˈgumentative" instead of "ˌar-gue-ˈmen-ta-tive". Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on the fourth syllable.
- Ignoring syllable clarity: Some pronounce "argumentative" as "argu-ment-ative", losing clarity in the syllables. Tip: Break it down into "ˌar-gue-ˈmen-ta-tive" to maintain clarity and flow.
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is overpronouncing the "a" in "argumentative", making it sound like "argu-ment-ˈa-tive". Tip: Keep the "a" in "men" short and subtle, as in "ˌar-gue-ˈmen-ta-tive".
- Skipping the "u": Some speakers omit the "u" sound, saying "arg-mentative" instead of "ar-ˈgumentative". Tip: Ensure to include the "u" sound clearly to pronounce it correctly as "ˌar-gue-ˈmen-ta-tive".
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Learners may pronounce the last syllable as "tiv" instead of "tive", saying "argu-ment-ˈativ". Tip: End with the correct "tive" sound, as in "ˌar-gue-ˈmen-ta-tive".