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How to pronounce:
clumsy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈklʌmzi
Examples:
Including the trivia in the article would be clumsy and awkward.
He is a sloven and is clumsy.
The title is clumsy and presumptive.
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Common mistakes of clumsy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "clum-SY" instead of the correct "CLUM-sy" (ˈklʌm.zi). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" as "oo" (like in "moon") instead of the short "u" sound (ˌʌ). This leads to saying "cloomsy." Tip: Practice the short "u" sound by comparing it to "cup."
- Missing the "b": Some speakers may omit the "b" sound, pronouncing it as "clumsy" (ˈklʌm.zi) without the "b" being clear. Tip: Focus on articulating the "b" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Learners sometimes emphasize the "s" too much, making it sound like "clum-sy" instead of "clum-zy." Tip: Keep the "s" soft and blend it smoothly with the following "y."
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may stretch the vowel sound, saying "clum-sy" with a long "u." This mispronunciation alters the word (ˈklʌm.zi). Tip: Practice with words like "fun" to get the vowel length right.