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empathetic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌempəˈθetɪk
Examples:
He is very empathetic and genuine.
I am empathetic to this argument.
It can be both ruthless in conflict and empathetic in friendship.
Phonetic Transcription
ˌempəˈθetɪk
Examples:
He is very empathetic and genuine.
I am empathetic to this argument.
It can be both ruthless in conflict and empathetic in friendship.
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Common mistakes of empathetic pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "em-pa-ˈthe-tic". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable in "empathetic" as "em-pa-ˈθɛt-ɪk" in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" in the first syllable as "e" in "bet", resulting in "ˈɛmpa-θɛt-ɪk". Tip: The correct pronunciation starts with "em" as in "them" /ɛm/ for both US and UK.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners may overpronounce the "t" sound, saying "em-pa-ˈthe-tic" with a hard "t". Tip: Use a softer "t" sound, ensuring it blends smoothly in "empathetic".
- Skipping syllables: A frequent error is omitting the second syllable, leading to "em-ˈpat-ɪk". Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly: "em-pa-ˈθɛt-ɪk", ensuring each part is distinct.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "empathetic" with "sympathetic", pronouncing it incorrectly as "sympa-ˈthe-tic". Tip: Focus on the initial "em" sound in "empathetic" to differentiate the two words.
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