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buttocks
Definition:
(nou) either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbʌtək
Examples:
He was shot in the buttocks and jaw.
They should not have painted their buttocks.
She motioned to my buttocks and nether regions.
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Common mistakes of buttocks pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "BUT-tocks" instead of the correct "but-TOCKS" (ˈbʌt.əks in US, ˈbʌt.əks in UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the second syllable for accuracy.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the "u" as in "but" can lead to saying "butt-ocks" instead of "buttocks" (ˈbʌt.əks). Tip: Practice the short "u" sound as in "cup" to help with clarity.
- Overemphasizing "t": Some may pronounce "buttocks" with an exaggerated "t" sound, resulting in "but-tocks." This is incorrect (ˈbʌt.əks). Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel.
- Silent "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" in "buttocks," leading to "buttocks" sounding like "butt-ocks." The correct pronunciation is without emphasizing the "c" (ˈbʌt.əks). Tip: Remember that the "c" is silent and should not be pronounced.
- Plural confusion: Some learners may mistakenly treat "buttocks" as singular, pronouncing it as "buttock." The correct form is always plural (ˈbʌt.əks). Tip: Always use "buttocks" when referring to this term to ensure grammatical accuracy.