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fecundity
Definition:
(nou) the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination (nou) the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring (nou) the quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪˈkʌndɪti
Examples:
The fecundity of the wild individuals is low.
Fitness costs and benefits are measured in fecundity.
The maximum fecundity observed was 686 eggs.
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Common mistakes of fecundity pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "fe-CUN-dity" instead of the correct "FE-cun-dity" (/ˈfɛk.ən.dɪ.ti/ in US and UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce the "e" in "fecundity" as a long vowel, saying "fee-cundity" instead of the correct short "e" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "e" as in "bed" to get it right.
- Incorrect "c" pronunciation: Learners often pronounce the "c" in "fecundity" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "fe-kundity." The correct pronunciation is a soft "c" (/s/ sound). Tip: Think of "s" in "see" for the right sound.
- Syllable omission: Some people tend to drop the second syllable, saying "fecundity" as "fecunty." This results in an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "FE-cun-dity."
- Final "ity" mispronunciation: The ending "ity" is sometimes incorrectly pronounced as "ity" with a long "i" sound, leading to "fecundity" sounding like "fecundity." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound. Tip: Use the sound in "sit" for accuracy.