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differentiate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdɪfəˈrenʃɪeɪt
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Common mistakes of differentiate pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "dif-ˈfer-en-ti-ate". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "dif-ˌfer-ˈen-ti-ate". Tip: Practice emphasizing the "en" in "differentiate".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the second syllable with a short "e" sound, like "dif-ˈfer-ˌent-i-ate". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "dif-ˌfer-ˈen-ti-ate". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use a neutral vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "ti" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "ti" as "sh" (like "differentiate" as "dif-ˌfer-en-shi-ate"). The correct sound is a clear "t": "dif-ˌfer-ˈen-ti-ate". Tip: Focus on the "t" sound to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners may overly stress the first syllable, saying "ˈdif-fer-en-ti-ate". This disrupts the natural flow. The correct pattern is "dif-ˌfer-ˈen-ti-ate". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to balance the syllables.
- Dropping the final "ate": Some may say "differentiate" without the final "ate", leading to a truncated version. The full pronunciation is "dif-ˌfer-ˈen-ti-ate". Tip: Always pronounce the ending to maintain the integrity of the word.