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familial
Phonetic Transcription:
fəˈmɪliəl
Examples:
The mother is at the center of the familial relationships.
The following familial relationship suggests partial or no consanguinity.
I found the familial relationships difficult to keep in mind.
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Common mistakes of familial pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fa-MIL-ial" instead of the correct "fa-MIL-i-al" (/fəˈmɪl.i.əl/ for US, /fəˈmɪl.i.əl/ for UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "MIL" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "familial" with a short "i" sound, saying "fa-mil-ial" instead of the correct "fa-MIL-i-al." The "i" should sound like the "i" in "it." Tip: Practice saying "mil" with a clear "i" sound.
- Omitting the "i": A common mistake is dropping the "i" entirely, resulting in "fa-MAL" or "fa-MIL-al." The full pronunciation is important for clarity. Tip: Ensure you include the "i" in the middle when speaking.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers stress the last syllable too much, saying "fa-MIL-ee-AL." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending. Tip: Focus on a balanced stress across the syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "a": Occasionally, people say "fa-MAY-lee-al," using a long "a" sound. The "a" in "familial" is a schwa sound, /ə/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to get the "a" sound right.