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attentive
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈtentɪv
Examples:
Her melodic lines are singable and carefully attentive to the text.
I will be more attentive to this in the future.
Please be more attentive in the future.
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Common mistakes of attentive pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "at-ˈTEN-tive" instead of the correct "at-ˈTEN-tive". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "attentive" with a short "e" sound, saying "at-ˈten-tiv" instead of the correct "at-ˈten-tɪv". Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" sound in the last syllable to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Syllable omission: A common error is dropping the "t" sound, leading to "a-ˈNEN-ive". This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, including the "t" in the second syllable.
- Overemphasis on the first syllable: Some speakers may stress the first syllable too much, saying "ˈAT-ten-tive". This is not standard. Tip: Keep the emphasis on the third syllable to maintain the word's proper rhythm.
- Mispronouncing the final "tive": A frequent mistake is pronouncing "attentive" as "at-ˈten-iv". This omits the "t" sound. Tip: Practice saying "tɪv" at the end to ensure you include the "t" sound.