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brilliant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbrɪlɪənt
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The direct meaning of the Lithuanian word is bright, lucid, brilliant.
The colors are brilliant and intriguing.
The name that was chosen is brilliant.
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Common mistakes of brilliant pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "bril-" instead of the correct first syllable "bril-" (ˈbrɪl.jənt). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: The "i" in "brilliant" can be mispronounced as a long vowel, leading to "bree-lyant" instead of the correct short vowel sound "bril-" (ˈbrɪl.jənt). Tip: Focus on a short "i" sound, similar to "bit."
- Omitting the "t": Some speakers may drop the final "t," pronouncing it as "bril-yan" instead of "brilliant" (ˈbrɪl.jənt). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "t" clearly at the end.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners might say "bril-liant" with an extra syllable, instead of the correct two-syllable pronunciation "bril-lent" (ˈbrɪl.jənt). Tip: Practice saying it as two syllables, not three.
- Mispronouncing the "u": The "u" in "brilliant" may be pronounced as "oo," leading to "brill-oo-nt" instead of "bril-yant" (ˈbrɪl.jənt). Tip: Use a soft "y" sound after "l" to get it right.