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demonstrate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdemənstreɪt
Examples:
It was going to demonstrate the truth.
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Common mistakes of demonstrate pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "demonstrate" as /ˈdɛmənstreɪt/ instead of /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "strate".
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "demonstrate" with an unclear vowel sound, like /ˈdɛmənstrət/. This can make the word sound awkward. Tip: Focus on the clear "o" sound in the second syllable as /ə/.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce "demonstrate" as a three-syllable word, like /ˈdɛmənsteɪt/. This omits the "o" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all four syllables: "dem-on-strate".
- Overemphasis on "de": Learners sometimes stress the first syllable too much, saying "DE-mon-strate" /ˈdɛmənstreɪt/. Tip: Keep the first syllable light; the primary stress is on "strate".
- Incorrect ending: Some may pronounce "demonstrate" with a hard "t" sound, like /ˈdɛmənstreɪt/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Make sure the "t" is soft and connected to the previous sound, maintaining fluidity.