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How to pronounce:
enormous
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈnɔːməs
Examples:
Alfred the Great is a dwarf with an enormous prehensile tongue.
The force of the explosion was enormous.
The value of the island was enormous.
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Common mistakes of enormous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "e-NOR-mous". In American English, the correct stress is on the second syllable: /ɪˈnɔr.məs/ (US) and /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "NOR" in "enormous".
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Some people pronounce "enormous" with exaggerated vowel sounds, like "e-NOR-muhs". The correct pronunciation has a more subtle "uh" sound in the last syllable: /məs/. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners may confuse the vowel sounds in "enormous", pronouncing it as "e-NOR-mis". The correct vowel in the second syllable is a schwa sound /ə/ in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice the "or" as in "more" for clarity.
- Dropping the final syllable: Some may say "enorm" instead of "enormous", omitting the last syllable entirely. The full pronunciation is important for clarity: /ˈɪ.nɔr.məs/. Tip: Always finish the word to convey its full meaning.
- Mispronouncing the initial vowel: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "E" instead of "I", saying "E-normous". The correct pronunciation starts with a short "i" sound /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on a quick "i" sound at the beginning of "enormous".