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How to pronounce:
astute
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈstjuːt
Examples:
It was an astute move to cancel the auction.
John was the wittiest and most astute.
Cole was an astute observer of the political scene.
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Common mistakes of astute pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "as-ˈtute". This is wrong. The correct pronunciation is "as-ˈtute", with primary stress on the second syllable. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "tute" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "u" in "astute" can be mispronounced as a short "u" sound, leading to "as-tut". The correct sound is a long "u" as in "too" /tuː/. Tip: Practice saying "too" to master the vowel sound.
- Overemphasis on the "a": Some may overly stress the first syllable, saying "ˈas-tute". This disrupts the flow of the word. The correct stress is "as-ˈtute". Tip: Say the word slowly, ensuring the second syllable is more prominent.
- Dropping the final "t": A common mistake is to soften or drop the "t", resulting in "as-due". The correct pronunciation maintains the "t" sound /t/. Tip: Practice saying "t" clearly at the end to avoid this error.
- Mispronouncing the "s": Some may pronounce "astute" with a hard "s" sound, like "a-stute". The correct sound is a soft "s" /s/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in the "s" sound.