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assiduous
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsɪdjuəs
Examples:
In commerce they were shrewd, yet still more assiduous and diligent.
As a player, he was assiduous and adroit.
According to the information was moderate and assiduous men.
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Common mistakes of assiduous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-SID-uous" instead of the correct "AS-sid-uous" (ˈæs.ɪdʒ.u.əs). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct "a" in "father." The correct pronunciation is "ASS" (ˈæs). Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "a" in "ask."
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to pronounce the "d" too strongly, leading to "as-sid-UOUS." The correct pronunciation is "AS-sid-uous" (ˈæs.ɪdʒ.u.əs). Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel.
- Incorrect ending: Some might pronounce the ending as "ous" like "house," resulting in "assiduous" sounding like "assidu-house." The correct ending is "uous" (ju.əs). Tip: Practice saying "u" as in "you" followed by "ous" softly.
- Skipping syllables: Some speakers may unintentionally drop the second syllable, saying "ASS-uous." The correct form is "as-SID-uous" (ˈæs.ɪdʒ.u.əs). Tip: Make sure to articulate each syllable clearly to avoid omitting sounds.