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cataclysmic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk
Examples:
There is a flaw in this theory of cataclysmic proportions.
His role was not important in the cataclysmic war.
It was the most cataclysmic period in Islamic history.
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Common mistakes of cataclysmic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cat-a-'clysmic." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌkæt.əˈklɪz.mɪk." Tip: Remember to emphasize "cly" as the strongest part.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the "a" in the first syllable, saying "kat." The correct pronunciation is "ˌkæt," with a short "a" sound like in "cat." Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the "a" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cat-'clysmic." The full pronunciation is "ˌkæt.əˈklɪz.mɪk." Tip: Make sure to clearly enunciate each syllable.
- Ending sound: Some speakers may say "cataclysmic" with a hard "k" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "cataclysmik." The correct ending is "ˌkæt.əˈklɪz.mɪk," with a softer "m." Tip: Focus on the "m" to avoid a hard ending.
- Intonation: Learners often use a flat intonation throughout the word, making it sound monotone. The correct pronunciation has a natural rise and fall in pitch. Tip: Practice saying "cataclysmic" with varied intonation to sound more fluent.