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chimerical
Phonetic Transcription:
kaɪˈmerɪkəl
Examples:
It is a crazy idea and it is chimerical.
It's a crazy idea and it is chimerical.
The thoughts were completely chimerical.
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Common mistakes of chimerical pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "chi-'mer-i-cal". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /kaɪˈmɛrɪkəl/ (US) and /kɪˈmɛrɪkəl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "mer" in "chimerical".
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers mispronounce the first vowel, saying "chi-'mer-i-cal" with a short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation starts with a long "i" sound: /kaɪ/ (US) and /kɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "kite" to get the right "i" sound.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "ch" in "chimerical" as "ch" in "chair". The "ch" is pronounced as "k": /kaɪˈmɛrɪkəl/ (US) and /kɪˈmɛrɪkəl/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "ch" can sound like "k" in some words.
- Ending syllable: Some people pronounce the ending as "cal" with a hard "a" sound, like "call". The correct ending is a schwa sound: /kəl/. Tip: Think of the word "medical" to help with the soft ending in "chimerical".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners may overly stress each syllable, making it sound choppy: "chi-mer-i-cal". The word should flow smoothly with a natural rhythm. Tip: Practice saying "chimerical" in a sentence to achieve a more fluid pronunciation.