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How to pronounce:
especially
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈspeʃəli
Examples:
Herder is especially eulogistic.
It was no sinecure, especially at first.
The trolls are especially hateful there.
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Common mistakes of especially pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "es-ˈpe-shuh-lee" instead of "es-ˈpe-ʃəl-i". Tip: Remember to stress the "pe" syllable, as it is the most prominent part of "especially".
- Pronouncing the "c" as "s": Some people pronounce "especially" with a soft "s" sound, saying "es-pe-ˈshel-i". Tip: The "c" in "especially" is pronounced as a "ʃ" sound, like in "shoe", not as an "s".
- Omitting the "e": A common mistake is to drop the initial "e", leading to "spesh-ally". Tip: Always include the "e" at the start; it helps maintain the correct pronunciation and flow of "especially".
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some learners may mispronounce the vowel in the second syllable, saying "es-ˈpe-shuh-lee". Tip: The correct vowel sound is a short "ʃ", so focus on saying "ʃəl" clearly in "especially".
- Ending with the wrong syllable: A frequent error is to end with "ally" pronounced as "al-lee", resulting in "es-ˈpe-shal-lee". Tip: Ensure that you pronounce the ending as "ʃəl-i" to achieve the accurate sound of "especially".