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corrupt
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈrʌpt
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Common mistakes of corrupt pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "co-ˈrupt". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /kəˈrʌpt/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "rupt" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" as /ʌ/ instead of /ə/. This leads to saying "cuh-rupt" instead of "corrupt" /kəˈrʌpt/. Tip: Practice the "uh" sound to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some might pronounce "corrupt" with a strong "c" sound, making it sound like "korr-upt". This is not standard. The "c" is softer in the word /kəˈrʌpt/. Tip: Keep the "c" light and focus on the "rupt".
- Dropping the final "t": A frequent error is omitting the final "t", leading to "corru" /kəˈrʌr/. This makes the word unclear. Tip: Always articulate the final "t" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing it with "correction": Some confuse "corrupt" with "correction," leading to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is /kəˈrʌpt/, not /kəˈrɛkʃən/. Tip: Remember that "corrupt" has a distinct ending sound that should be practiced separately.