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How to pronounce:
asinine
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæsɪnaɪn
Examples:
The reference to his plane is asinine.
The whole discussion was completely asinine.
The standards are asinine and the article is perfectly valid.
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Common mistakes of asinine pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "asinine" with a short "a" as in "cat" /æ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the long "a" sound /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "as-i-NINE." The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/.
- Forgetting the "i" sound: Some speakers omit the "i" sound in the second syllable, saying "as-nin." This is not accurate. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/.
- Pronouncing "n" as "m": Occasionally, "asinine" is mispronounced with an "m" sound, resulting in "asimi-ne." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "n" sound distinct in the second syllable: /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/.
- Using an incorrect ending: Some may pronounce "asinine" with a silent "e," saying "asinine." This is not the case. Tip: Always pronounce the final "ne" clearly: /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/.