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audacious
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːˈdeɪʃəs
Examples:
Yudi is furious at the audacious arrogance of this stranger.
Boko Haram has become insolently audacious and resolutely bold.
The color is bold and audacious, so it usually dilutes the colors around it.
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Common mistakes of audacious pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "au-DA-cious" instead of the correct "AU-da-cious" (ˌɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs in UK, ˌɑːˈdeɪ.ʃəs in US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "audacious" with a short "a" sound, like "a" in "cat." The correct pronunciation starts with "aw" as in "law" (ˈɔː in UK, ˈɑː in US). Tip: Practice saying "aw" to get it right.
- Overpronouncing the "c": Some tend to overemphasize the "c," making it sound like "s." The "c" should be soft, pronounced as "sh" (ˈʃ) in both US and UK. Tip: Think of it as "sh" to keep it smooth.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "audacious" to two syllables, saying "au-dash." The word has four syllables: "AU-da-cious." Tip: Break it down and say each syllable clearly.
- Confusing "audacious" with similar words: Learners often mix it up with "auditory" or "audience." Remember, "audacious" means bold or daring. Tip: Associate "audacious" with courage to avoid confusion.