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beautiful

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈbjuːtəfəl

Examples:

The woman's fascination is her beautiful smile.

Fascination used to be the term applied to a beautiful woman.

Gorobec is instantly smitten by the beautiful young woman.

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Common mistakes of beautiful pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable as "BEA-u-ti-ful" /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/. The correct stress is on the second syllable, "beau-" /ˈbjuː/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "beau" when saying "beautiful".
Overemphasizing the vowels: Some speakers pronounce "beautiful" with exaggerated vowel sounds, like "buu-tiful". The correct pronunciation is /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/, which has a short "i" sound. Tip: Keep the "i" sound brief and clear.
Skipping syllables: It's common to hear "beau-ti-ful" /ˈbjuː.ti.fəl/, omitting the "t". However, the "t" is essential in "beautiful" /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly.
Confusing the "u" sound: Some learners pronounce "beautiful" with a "yoo" sound, as in "yoo-tiful". The correct pronunciation is /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/. Tip: Focus on the "bju" sound, which combines the "b" and "u" smoothly.
Incorrectly pronouncing the final "l": A common mistake is to drop the final "l", saying "beau-ti-fuh" /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fə/. The final "l" is important in "beautiful" /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/. Tip: Ensure you finish with a clear "l" sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "beautiful" in American English?

In American English, "beautiful" is pronounced as /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "beau," which sounds like "byoo."

What is the British pronunciation of "beautiful"?

In British English, "beautiful" is also pronounced as /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/. The stress pattern remains the same, with the emphasis on the first syllable.

What is the schwa sound in "beautiful"?

In "beautiful," the final syllable has a schwa sound, represented as /fəl/. This makes it softer and less emphasized than the first syllable.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "beautiful"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying it as "BEAU-tiful" instead of "BEAU-tiful." Remember, the correct stress is on the first syllable, which helps in clear pronunciation.