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collaborative
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈlæbərətɪv
Examples:
It's certainly not in the collaborative spirit of the project.
Further, it is outside the collaborative spirit of the project.
It trashes the collaborative, collegial nature of the project.
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Common mistakes of collaborative pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place the stress on the first syllable, saying CO-llaborative /ˈkoʊ.læb.ər.ə.tɪv/ instead of the correct co-LAB-orative /kəˈlæb.ər.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on LAB.
- Mispronouncing the initial vowel: Some pronounce the first syllable with a strong long “o,” saying /koʊ-/, while the correct sound begins with a schwa /kə-/. Tip: Start with a soft, relaxed “kuh.”
- Overemphasizing the ending: Learners may pronounce the ending as /tiːv/ instead of the correct short /tɪv/. Tip: Keep the final syllable quick and light.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is pronouncing it as co-la-bo-ra-tive, inserting unnecessary vowels. Tip: Smooth the middle syllables together: /kə-LAB-rə-tɪv/.
- Confusing vowel sounds in the second syllable: Some learners say */koʊ-lɑ-/ or /koʊ-læ-/ inconsistently, which changes the word’s rhythm. Tip: Focus on a clear /læb/ for the second syllable.