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How to pronounce:
awesome
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɔːsəm
Examples:
The performance was super awesome.
The prize for the winner was super and awesome.
All the quotes are amazing and insightful and, the whole context looks awesome.
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Common mistakes of awesome pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-WES-ome" instead of the correct "AW-some" (ˈɔː.səm in UK, ˈɑː.səm in US). Tip: Remember that the first syllable is where the emphasis should be.
- Overpronouncing the "w": Many pronounce the "w" too strongly, making it sound like "aw-WESOME." The correct pronunciation is smoother, "AW-some" (ˈɔː.səm in UK, ˈɑː.səm in US). Tip: Keep the "w" subtle and blend it into the first syllable.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some people pronounce the second syllable as "some" instead of the reduced vowel sound, "səm." The correct pronunciation is "AW-some" (ˈɔː.səm in UK, ˈɑː.səm in US). Tip: Practice saying the second syllable quickly and lightly.
- Confusing "awesome" with "awful": Learners sometimes mix up these words due to similar sounds. "Awesome" (ˈɔː.səm in UK, ˈɑː.səm in US) means great or impressive, while "awful" means bad. Tip: Focus on the first syllable; "awesome" starts with "AW," while "awful" starts with "AWF."
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may pronounce it as "awe-some," adding an unnecessary vowel sound. The correct form is "AW-some" (ˈɔː.səm in UK, ˈɑː.səm in US). Tip: Practice saying it in a fluid manner to avoid adding extra sounds.