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brusquely
Phonetic Transcription:
bruːsk
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Common mistakes of brusquely pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners misplace the stress when pronouncing "brusquely". The correct pronunciation is /ˈbrʌs.kwə.li/ in US English and /ˈbrʌs.kweɪ.li/ in UK English. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "u" in "brusquely" too softly or as "oo". The correct sound is /ʌ/ as in "cup". Tip: Practice saying "brusque" to help with the vowel sound.
- Silent "t": Learners often mistakenly pronounce the "t" in "brusquely". However, the "t" is silent in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "brus" sound, and then add the "kly" without emphasizing the "t".
- Adding extra syllables: Some speakers incorrectly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "brus-que-ly" instead of "brus-quely". The correct pronunciation is three syllables. Tip: Break it down into "brus" + "kwe" + "ly" to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the ending: The ending "ly" in "brusquely" is sometimes pronounced as "lee" instead of "li". The correct sound is /li/. Tip: Remember the "ly" is pronounced quickly to maintain the flow of the word.