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arousal
Definition:
(nou) the act of arousing (nou) a state of heightened physiological activity (nou) awakening from sleep (nou) mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈraʊzəl
Examples:
Affection is not the trigger for his arousal.
Emotional arousal was detected in the communication.
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Common mistakes of arousal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈrou-sal" instead of the correct "ˈa-rou-sal". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the "ou" as "ow" can lead to saying "a-ˈrow-sal". The correct pronunciation is with a diphthong, "a-ˈrou-sal". Tip: Practice saying "out" to get the "ou" sound right.
- Ending sound misarticulation: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "sal" with a short "a" sound, resulting in "a-rou-ˈsəl". The accurate pronunciation is "ˈa-rou-sal". Tip: Focus on elongating the "sal" to match the correct sound.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the first syllable, saying "rousal" instead of "arousal". This changes the word and its meaning. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the initial "a" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may overly stress the "r" in "arousal", making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is smoother, "ˈa-rou-sal". Tip: Relax your mouth when saying the "r" to maintain a natural flow.