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compulsory
Phonetic Transcription:
kəmˈpʌlsəri
Examples:
Giving feedback was compulsory.
The compulsory dance was the Blues.
The compulsory dance was the Rhumba.
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Common mistakes of compulsory pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-PUL-sory" [kəmˈpʌl.sər.i]. The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "PUL" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "compulsory" with a short "o" as in "hot," resulting in "cʌm-PUL-sory." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound [kəmˈpʌl.sər.i]. Tip: Focus on the unstressed "o" sounding like "uh."
- Missing the final "y": A common mistake is dropping the final "y," leading to "compulsor" [kəmˈpʌl.sər]. This alters the meaning and is incorrect. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the "y" clearly at the end.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some learners may overemphasize the "s" sound, saying "com-pul-sor-ree." The correct pronunciation is smoother, with a softer "s" [kəmˈpʌl.sər.i]. Tip: Practice saying the word more fluidly to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may miscount syllables, pronouncing it as having only three syllables: "com-pul-sor." "Compulsory" has four syllables [kəmˈpʌl.sər.i]. Tip: Break it down into four parts for clarity: "com-pul-so-ry."