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fatigue

Definition:

(nou) temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work (nou) used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress (nou) boredom resulting from overexposure to something (nou) labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)

Phonetic Transcription:

fəˈtiːɡ

Examples:

The patient feels weak, tremulous, and extreme fatigue.

The patient feels weak, tremulous, extreme fatigue.

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Common mistakes of fatigue pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "fatigue" with a short "a" sound, like "fa-tig." The correct pronunciation is /fəˈtiːg/ in US and /fəˈtiːɡ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound to avoid this mistake.
Misplaced stress: A common error is stressing the first syllable, saying "FAtigue" instead of the correct "fa-TIGue." The stress is on the second syllable (/fəˈtiːg/). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the second syllable.
Omitting the schwa: Some speakers may skip the schwa sound in the first syllable, saying "fatigue" as "fatigue" without the "uh" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa /fə/. Tip: Remember to include the light "uh" sound at the beginning for clarity.
Ending sound confusion: People sometimes pronounce the ending as "g" instead of the softer "g" sound. The correct pronunciation ends with /g/, not a hard consonant. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtlety in the ending sound.
Overemphasizing syllables: Some may say "fa-TIG-ue," adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is just two syllables: /fəˈtiːg/. Tip: Break it down into two simple parts to avoid adding extras.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "fatigue" in American English?

In American English, "fatigue" is pronounced as /fəˈtiɡ/. The stress is on the second syllable, which sounds like "teeg".

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "fatigue" between American and British English?

Yes, in British English, "fatigue" is pronounced as /fəˈtiːɡ/. The primary stress remains on the second syllable, but the vowel sound is longer.

What is the correct syllable breakdown for the word "fatigue"?

The word "fatigue" has two syllables: "fa-" and "-tigue". The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, like "fuh", and the second syllable has the long "ee" sound.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "fatigue"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often pronouncing it as /ˈfætɪɡ/ instead of /fəˈtiɡ/. Remember, the stress is on the second syllable, which can help avoid this error.