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bureaucratic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk
Examples:
The official reason was bureaucratic.
He bests the bureaucratic fools.
It's the bureaucratic equivalent of social promotion.
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Common mistakes of bureaucratic pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "bureaucratic". The correct stress pattern is on the third syllable: /ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk/ (UK) and /ˌbjʊr.əˈkræt.ɪk/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "crat" part for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: The "eu" in "bureaucratic" can be tricky. In UK English, it sounds like /jʊə/, while in US English, it's /jʊr/. Tip: Practice saying "you" before "bureaucratic" to master the vowel sound.
- Overemphasis on "bureau": Some speakers put too much emphasis on the first part, "bureau". The correct pronunciation is more balanced, with less stress on "bureau" than on "cratic". Tip: Try saying "bureaucratic" smoothly to avoid overemphasizing "bureau".
- Missing the "tic" ending: It's common to drop the "tic" at the end, making it sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is crucial: /ˈkræt.ɪk/. Tip: Always finish with the "tic" to ensure clarity in your speech.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "crat" should be pronounced as /æ/ in both UK and US English, not as /eɪ/ or /ɑ/. Tip: Practice with words like "cat" or "hat" to get the right vowel sound in "bureaucratic".