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congenial
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈdʒiːnɪəl
Examples:
Edmund is attached to Mary, whom he thinks to be congenial and pleasant.
He is very generous and congenial.
There is a healthy and congenial environment on the campus.
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Common mistakes of congenial pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-ˈgen-ial". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌkɒn-ˈdʒiː-ni-əl" (UK) or "kən-ˈdʒiː-ni-əl" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "gen" in "congenial".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "g" as a hard "g" sound, saying "con-ˈgɛn-ial". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "j" sound: "ˌkɒn-ˈdʒiː-ni-əl" (UK) or "kən-ˈdʒiː-ni-əl" (US). Tip: Think of "genius" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "con": People might stress the first syllable too much, saying "ˈkɒn-gen-ial". The correct stress pattern places emphasis on the third syllable. Tip: Focus on the "gen" when saying "congenial".
- Missing the schwa: Some learners skip the schwa sound in the first syllable, incorrectly saying "kɒn-ˈdʒiːn-ial". The first syllable should have a reduced vowel sound: "kən". Tip: Practice saying "con" softly to include the schwa.
- Ignoring syllable count: A common mistake is to miscount the syllables, saying "con-gen-ial" as if it has three. "Congenial" has four syllables: "ˌkɒn-ˈdʒiː-ni-əl" (UK) or "kən-ˈdʒiː-ni-əl" (US). Tip: Break it down into four parts to help with clarity.