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efficacious
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs
Examples:
No therapy is clearly efficacious, and all have undesirable side effects.
In other cases, they are efficacious and helpful.
That would be the most efficacious treatment of all.
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Common mistakes of efficacious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ef-fi-ˈcacious". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ef-fi-ˈkeɪ-ʃəs". Tip: Practice saying "efficacious" slowly, emphasizing the "keɪ" sound.
- Overpronouncing vowels: People often overemphasize the vowels, leading to "e-ffi-ca-cious". This can make the word sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is "ef-fi-ˈkeɪ-ʃəs". Tip: Focus on a smooth flow between syllables without stretching the vowels.
- Ignoring the "c": Some might omit the "c" sound, pronouncing it as "ef-fi-ˈa-ʃəs". The "c" is important and should sound like "k". Tip: Be mindful of the "c" when transitioning from "fi" to "cious".
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is to say "ef-fi-ˈka-ʃus" instead of "ef-fi-ˈkeɪ-ʃəs". The correct ending includes the "ʃəs" sound. Tip: Practice the ending separately to ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "efficacious" with "efficient", pronouncing it similarly. "Efficacious" is pronounced "ef-fi-ˈkeɪ-ʃəs", while "efficient" is "ɪˈfɪʃ-ənt". Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct syllable structure of each word.