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coercive
Phonetic Transcription:
kəʊˈɜːsɪv
Examples:
The threat of shunning is a powerful and coercive one.
This hardens the steel and at the same time increases its coercive force.
Some disputes need the coercive power of the state to enforce a resolution.
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Common mistakes of coercive pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "co-ERC-ive" instead of "coe-RC-ive" (US: /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/, UK: /kəʊˈɜːsɪv/). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "coercive" with a long "o" sound, saying "co-OR-cive." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation has a diphthong "o" as in "go." Tip: Focus on the "oe" sounding like "oh."
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to pronounce "coercive" as "CORE-siv," omitting the middle syllable. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly: "coe-RC-ive."
- Final "ive" sound: Learners often mispronounce the ending, saying "coerciv" without the final "e." The correct form includes a clear "ive" sound. Tip: Emphasize the last syllable to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on "c": Some people stress the "c" too much, saying "co-ERC-ive" with an exaggerated "c." The sound should be softer. Tip: Keep the "c" sound subtle to maintain the flow of the word.