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auxiliary
Definition:
(nou) someone who acts as assistant
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːɡˈzɪliəri
Examples:
Nagpur is the auxiliary capital of the state.
The auxiliary support pole is extensible.
The yacht was an auxiliary of the coast guard.
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Common mistakes of auxiliary pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "aux-ˈil-i-ar-y". The correct stress is on the third syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: "ɔːɡˈzɪl.jə.ri". Tip: Focus on saying "il" softly and emphasize "zil".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "auxiliary" with an "a" sound as in "cat", leading to "ˌæɡˈzɪl.jə.ri". The correct initial vowel is "ɔː" in UK and "ɑː" in US. Tip: Practice the "aw" sound for accuracy.
- Omitting syllables: Learners often drop the second syllable, saying "ˈɔːɡl.jə.ri" instead of "ɔːɡˈzɪl.jə.ri". This can make the word unrecognizable. Tip: Pronounce each syllable clearly, especially "zil".
- Confusing "auxiliary" with "auxiliary verb": Some mix the pronunciation of "auxiliary" with "verb". "Auxiliary" has a distinct rhythm and stress pattern. Tip: Break it down into parts: "aux" + "il" + "iar" + "y".
- Mispronouncing the final "y": A common mistake is pronouncing the final "y" as "ee", leading to "ˌɔːɡˈzɪl.jaː". The correct ending is a short "y" sound, as in "y". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.