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ethical

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈeθɪkəl

Examples:

The moral and ethical aspects of daily life came to the fore.

What is, or is not ethical or propitious

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Related Words:

moral

right

principle

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Common mistakes of ethical pronunciation

Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "e-THI-cal" instead of "ETH-i-cal". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˈɛθɪkəl/ in US English and /ˈɛθɪkəl/ in UK English.
Omitting the "t" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "EH-i-cal". This leads to confusion with other words. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly, as in /ˈɛθɪkəl/.
Mispronouncing the "th": Some may pronounce "th" as "t" or "d", leading to "ET-i-cal" or "ED-i-cal". This alters the meaning. Tip: Practice the "th" sound, which is voiced as /θ/ in "ethical".
Vowel sound confusion: Learners might confuse the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "EETH-i-cal" instead of "ETH-i-cal". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ to avoid this mistake.
Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some pronounce it as "eth-i-CAL", stressing the last syllable too much. Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable to maintain the correct pronunciation of "ethical".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "ethical" in American English?

In American English, "ethical" is pronounced as /ˈɛθɪkəl/. The primary stress is on the first syllable "eth," which sounds like "eth" in "method."

What is the British pronunciation of "ethical"?

In British English, "ethical" is also pronounced as /ˈɛθɪkəl/, maintaining the same stress pattern as in American English. The pronunciation is quite similar, with slight variations in vowel sounds depending on regional accents.

How many syllables are in the word "ethical"?

The word "ethical" has three syllables: "eth-i-cal." When pronouncing it, remember to emphasize the first syllable.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "ethical"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress on the second syllable, saying "eth-i-cal" instead of "ETH-i-cal." Additionally, some learners may pronounce the "th" sound incorrectly, so focus on making it a soft "th" as in "think."