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How to pronounce:
diligent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɪlɪdʒənt
Examples:
I will be diligent to adhere in the future.
I will be more diligent in the future.
I'll be more diligent in the future.
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Common mistakes of diligent pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "diligent" as /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ instead of the correct /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/. This mispronunciation alters the quality of the vowel sounds. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the first syllable.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "di-LI-gent" /dɪˈlɪdʒənt/. The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "DIL-i-gent" to emphasize the correct stress pattern.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce "diligent" with a hard "g" sound, saying "dil-i-gent" /ˈdɪlɪɡənt/. The "g" should be soft, as in "gentle." Tip: Remember that the "g" in "diligent" is pronounced like "j."
- Omitting the "t" sound: A frequent error is dropping the "t" at the end, leading to "diligent" sounding like "dili-jent" /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/. This can change the clarity of the word. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" clearly at the end.
- Confusing syllable count: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "diligent" with only three syllables, saying "dili-gent" /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/. The correct pronunciation has four syllables. Tip: Break it down into "DIL-i-gent" to maintain the correct syllable count.