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How to pronounce:
egregious
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈɡriːdʒɪəs
Examples:
The intimidation of the editor Jazz2006 was particularly egregious.
As I said the chart at the end is particularly egregious.
The proliferation of tags is egregious.
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Common mistakes of egregious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-GRE-gious" instead of the correct "e-GRE-gi-ous" (/ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/ in US, /ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/ in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the first syllable as "eh" instead of "ih", leading to "eh-GRE-gious". This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Focus on the "ih" sound in "egregious" (/ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/).
- Omitting syllables: Learners may drop the "i" in the third syllable, saying "e-GRE-gus". This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying all four syllables clearly: "e-GRE-gi-ous".
- Incorrect ending: Some might pronounce the ending as "us" like "bus", saying "e-GRE-gi-bus". This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure the final syllable sounds like "jəs", not "bus" (/ˈdʒəs/).
- Mispronouncing "g": A common mistake is pronouncing the "g" as a hard sound, resulting in "e-GRE-gious". The correct sound is soft, like "j". Tip: Practice saying "j" before the "ious" ending to get it right.