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familiarity
Definition:
(nou) personal knowledge or information about someone or something (nou) usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known (nou) close or warm friendship (nou) a casual manner (nou) an act of undue intimacy
Phonetic Transcription:
fəˌmɪlɪˈærɪti
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Common mistakes of familiarity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fa-MIL-iarity". The correct pronunciation is "fəˌmɪl.jəˈrɪ.ti" with primary stress on the last syllable. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on the correct syllable stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" in "familiarity" as "æ" instead of "ə". The correct sound is "ə" as in "sofa". Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat to distinguish between the sounds.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the "i" sound, resulting in "familarity". The full pronunciation is "fəˌmɪl.jəˈrɪ.ti" with four syllables. Tip: Break the word into syllables when practicing to ensure you pronounce each one.
- Incorrect "t" sound: Some may pronounce the "t" in "familiarity" as a soft "d" sound, leading to "familiarity". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound as in "top". Tip: Emphasize the "t" by practicing with words that have similar sounds.
- Overemphasis on "m": Learners might overly stress the "m" in "familiarity", leading to "fam-MIL-iarity". The correct pronunciation is smoother with balanced stress across syllables. Tip: Use a metronome or rhythm to maintain even stress while practicing.