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attitude
Definition:
(nou) a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways (nou) the arrangement of the body and its limbs (nou) a theatrical pose created for effect (nou) position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈætɪtjuːd
Examples:
Your flippant attitude and behavior reminds me of some of the anons.
But, that's a defeatist attitude.
That's a pretty defeatist attitude.
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Common mistakes of attitude pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "at-ˈti-tude". The correct pronunciation is "ˈat-ɪ-tjuːd" (UK) or "ˈat-ɪ-tuːd" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the initial vowel: "Attitude" should start with an "a" sound as in "cat" [æ]. Some may incorrectly use an "ah" sound [ɑ]. Tip: Practice saying "at" before moving to the full word.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some speakers say "attitude" with a strong emphasis on the "tude", pronouncing it as "at-i-ˈtude". The correct version is "ˈat-ɪ-tjuːd" (UK) or "ˈat-ɪ-tuːd" (US). Tip: Keep the last syllable softer.
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "at-tid" instead of "at-ɪ-tude". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, especially the "i".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners mix up the vowel sounds in "attitude", particularly the "i" sound, saying "at-tuh-dood". The correct pronunciation includes an "i" as in "bit". Tip: Listen to native speakers for better clarity.