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cynical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪnɪkəl
Examples:
The move is obvious and cynical.
The tone is cynical and political.
He is a cynical and misanthropic philosopher.
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Common mistakes of cynical pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "syn-i-cal" instead of the correct "cyn-i-cal" (ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "sin" instead of "cyn" (/sɪn/ vs. /sɪn/). This can change the meaning of words. Tip: Focus on the "cyn" sound, which should be pronounced with a short "i" as in "sit."
- Ending sound mispronunciation: People often say "cynical" with a strong "k" sound at the end, making it sound like "cynic-kal" instead of "cynical" (ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl). Tip: The ending should be soft, almost like "kəl."
- Adding extra syllables: Some speakers mistakenly pronounce "cynical" as "cyn-i-cal," adding an unnecessary syllable. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep it to three syllables: "cyn-i-cal" (ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl).
- Mispronouncing the "c": A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" as an "s," saying "sinical" instead of "cynical." Tip: The "c" should have a hard "k" sound, like in "cat," ensuring clarity in the word.