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detrimental
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdetrɪˈmentəl
Examples:
The tariff was detrimental to the farmers.
It is highly detrimental to the community and the work.
Confrontational language is detrimental to the goal of this discussion.
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Common mistakes of detrimental pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-ˈtrimental". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛn(t)l". Tip: Practice by emphasizing "men" in "detrimental".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might mispronounce the first vowel as "eɪ" instead of "ɛ", saying "detrimen-təl". The accurate pronunciation is with a short "e": "ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛn(t)l". Tip: Focus on the "e" sound like in "met".
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈdetrɪmənl". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛn(t)l". Tip: Break it down into syllables: "det-ri-men-tal".
- Final "l" sound: Some speakers may drop the final "l", saying "detrimen-tuh". The correct pronunciation maintains the "l" sound: "ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛn(t)l". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "l" clearly at the end.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce the second "e" too long, as in "detrimen-tel". The second "e" should be a short sound: "ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛn(t)l". Tip: Keep the vowel short, similar to "it".