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commonly
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒmənli
Examples:
They are commonly used in photolithography.
It is commonsensical and commonly accepted definition.
Chiaroscuro is commonly used in Opera.
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Common mistakes of commonly pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-MON-ly" /kəˈmɒn.li/ (UK) or /kəˈmɑːn.li/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "COM"-monly.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel, saying "CAM"-monly instead of "COM"-monly. The correct IPA is /ˈkɒmənli/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːmənli/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, as in "hot".
- Ending sound mispronunciation: It's common to drop the "ly" ending, pronouncing it as "commonly" /ˈkɒmən/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːmən/ (US). Tip: Always articulate the "ly" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some pronounce "commonly" as a three-syllable word, saying "com-mon-ly". The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "COM"-mon-ly /ˈkɒmənli/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːmənli/ (US). Tip: Break it down into the correct syllable structure.
- Intonation errors: Learners may use a flat intonation throughout, making "commonly" sound monotonous. Tip: Use a natural rise and fall in your voice, especially on the stressed syllable "COM".