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convince
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈvɪns
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Common mistakes of convince pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "con-VINCE" instead of the correct "CON-vince" (ˈkənˌvɪns in US, ˈkɒn.vɪns in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct emphasis.
- Overpronouncing the "c": Some might pronounce "convince" with a strong "c" sound at the beginning, making it sound like "cuhnvince." The correct pronunciation starts with a softer "c" sound (ˈkənˌvɪns). Tip: Practice saying "con" quickly to soften the "c."
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "con-vince" instead of the correct "con-vince" (with a short "i" sound). Tip: Listen to native speakers and notice the short "i" in "vince."
- Mispronouncing the final "ce": Some learners may mistakenly pronounce the ending as "s" instead of the correct "ce" sound. The correct pronunciation is "convince" (ˈkənˌvɪns). Tip: Remember that "ce" in "convince" is pronounced as "s" in similar words.
- Adding an extra syllable: A frequent error is adding an additional syllable, pronouncing it as "con-vin-ce." The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: "con-vince" (ˈkənˌvɪns). Tip: Break it down into two distinct parts to avoid adding extra sounds.