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ecclesiastical
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˌkəliːsɪˈæstɪkl
Examples:
The diocese is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.
The ecclesiastical parish is in the diocese of Ely.
The responsibilities of the ecclesiastical parish's vestry.
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Common mistakes of ecclesiastical pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ec-cles-i-ˈas-ti-cal". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". Tip: Practice saying "ecclesiastical" slowly, emphasizing the "ˈæs" syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "ecclesiastical" with a short "i" sound, saying "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". The correct pronunciation features a clear "i" as in "see": "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" in "zi" for clarity.
- Missing syllables: Learners often omit the "e" in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈklɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". Ensure to include the "e" sound: "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". Tip: Break the word into parts to practice each syllable distinctly.
- Incorrect ending: Some may say "ecclesiastical" with a hard "k" at the end, sounding like "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". The correct ending is softer, with a schwa sound: "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". Tip: Listen to native speakers for the subtle ending sound.
- Overemphasizing consonants: A common mistake is overemphasizing the "c" sounds, leading to "ˌɛk.ˈklɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". The correct pronunciation has a smoother flow: "ˌɛk.klɪ.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl". Tip: Practice saying it fluidly without pausing between consonants.