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athleticism

Phonetic Transcription:

æθˈletɪk

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Common mistakes of athleticism pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-THLET-ic-ism" instead of the correct "ath-LET-ic-ism". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, as shown in IPA: /æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/.
Ignoring the schwa: Many people pronounce the last syllable as "ism" with a clear "i" sound, instead of the reduced vowel sound /ɪ/ in the schwa. Tip: Practice saying it as /ɪzəm/ to sound more natural.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers overemphasize the "t" in "athleticism", making it sound like "ath-le-TIC-ism". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the following syllable to maintain fluidity, as in /æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/.
Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, saying "athleticism" as "athletism". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, focusing on maintaining the rhythm of /æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/.
Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners mix up the vowel sounds, pronouncing "athleticism" with an incorrect vowel, such as "a" instead of the correct "æ". Tip: Pay attention to the initial vowel sound /æ/ to achieve an accurate pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "athleticism" correctly?

The correct pronunciation of "athleticism" is /æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/ in American English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "let," while the "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as "æ" like in "cat."

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "athleticism" between American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "athleticism" between American and British English; both use /æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/. However, some British speakers may have a slightly different vowel sound in the first syllable.

What syllables are stressed in the word "athleticism"?

In "athleticism," the stress falls on the second syllable, "let," making it /æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm/. The other syllables are less emphasized, which is typical for multisyllabic words in English.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "athleticism"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, such as saying /ˈæθlɛtɪsɪzəm/, which emphasizes the first syllable instead. Remembering that the stress is on the second syllable can help avoid this error.