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communicative
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv
Examples:
The communicator needs to take on leadership in the communicative organization.
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Common mistakes of communicative pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "com-mu-NI-cative". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪv/ (US) and /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ni" in "communicative".
- Vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "u" in "communicative" as a long sound, saying "com-YOU-nicative". The correct pronunciation uses a short "u": /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪv/ (US) and /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "u" sound short and relaxed.
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is to omit the second "u" sound, pronouncing it as "com-mu-nicative". The correct form includes all syllables: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪv/ (US) and /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
- Final "t" sound: Some learners may soften the final "t" in "communicative", saying "communicave". The correct pronunciation has a clear "t": /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪv/ (US) and /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/ (UK). Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced distinctly.
- Linking sounds: When saying "communicative", some may pause between the syllables, making it sound choppy. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪv/ (US) and /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/ (UK). Tip: Practice connecting the syllables to enhance fluency.