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circuitous
Phonetic Transcription:
sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs
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Common mistakes of circuitous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cir-'CU-itous". The correct stress is on the third syllable, as in "cir-'CU-itous" /sɜːrˈkjuː.təs/ (UK) and /sɜrˈkjuː.təs/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on the correct syllable.
- Omitting syllables: Some may drop the "cu" sound, pronouncing it as "cir-'tious". This omits the middle syllable, leading to miscommunication. The full pronunciation is "cir-'CU-itous" /sɜːrˈkjuː.təs/. Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each part.
- Mispronouncing "c": The initial "c" in "circuitous" might be pronounced as "s" instead of "k". This results in saying "sircuitous". The correct sound is a hard "c" /sɜːrˈkjuː.təs/. Tip: Remember, "c" before "u" can be hard, as in "cut".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce the "u" as in "cute", leading to "cir-'KYOO-itous". The correct sound is a short "u" /sɜːrˈkjuː.təs/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat to catch the subtle differences in vowel sounds.
- Ignoring the final "t": Some may pronounce it as "circuitous" without clearly articulating the "t", sounding like "circuitous". The final "t" should be pronounced clearly /sɜːrˈkjuː.təs/. Tip: Emphasize the final consonant when practicing to enhance clarity.