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arrogant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈærəɡənt
Examples:
Are they wrong and the unbelievably arrogant
He is an arrogant blowhard.
He is extroverted and arrogant.
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Common mistakes of arrogant pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ar-RO-gant" /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/ (US) or /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "AR" /ˈær/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "o" instead of "a." This leads to "orrogant." Tip: Focus on the "a" sound /æ/ in "arrogant" /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some might say "AR-gant," dropping the "ro" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables: "AR-ro-gant" /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": A frequent error is softening or dropping the "t," resulting in "arrogant" sounding like "arrogance." Tip: Keep the "t" crisp and clear at the end of "arrogant" /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "arrogant" with "arrogance," mispronouncing it as "arrogance." Tip: Pay attention to the difference in syllables and stress when saying "arrogant" /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/.