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effervescent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌefəˈvesnt
Examples:
It was then drunk just as it was, slightly effervescent.
Mineral water can often be effervescent.
Sanfaustino is a brand of effervescent mineral water.
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Common mistakes of effervescent pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ef-er-ˈves-cent" instead of the correct "ˌef-er-ˈves-cent". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable in "effervescent".
- Overemphasizing the "e": A common mistake is to pronounce the first syllable too strongly, as "ˈef-er-ves-cent". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the first syllable light and focus on the third syllable for stress.
- Ignoring the "c": Some may pronounce "effervescent" as "ef-er-ˈves-ent", dropping the "c" sound. This alters the clarity of the word. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "c" clearly to maintain the correct sound.
- Shortening the last syllable: Learners often say "effervesent", omitting the final "c" completely. This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Always include the "c" sound in the last syllable, making it "cent" rather than "sent".
- Mispronouncing the "v": Some might say "eff-er-ˈfes-cent", incorrectly pronouncing the "v" as "f". This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the "v" sound in "effervescent" to pronounce it correctly.