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How to pronounce:
ferocious
Phonetic Transcription:
fəˈrəʊʃəs
Examples:
The opposition was bold and ferocious.
It was a ferocious experience in hedgerow fighting.
He was a gambler and bigamist with a ferocious temper.
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Common mistakes of ferocious pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fe-RO-cious." The correct stress is on the last syllable: /fəˈroʊʃəs/ (US) and /fəˈrəʊʃəs/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the last syllable for correct emphasis.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Pronouncing "FER-ocious" with a strong emphasis on the first syllable can lead to misunderstanding. The correct pronunciation emphasizes the last syllable. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to feel the natural stress pattern.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "ferocious" with an "e" sound like in "bet," saying /fɛˈroʊʃəs/. The correct vowel sound is a schwa in the first syllable: /fəˈroʊʃəs/ (US) and /fəˈrəʊʃəs/ (UK). Tip: Use a light "uh" sound in the first syllable.
- Skipping the "r" sound: Some speakers may drop the "r," saying "feocious" instead of "ferocious." This changes the meaning and clarity of the word. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "cious" ending: The ending "cious" is often mispronounced as "shus" instead of the correct "shəs." The accurate pronunciation is /ˈroʊʃəs/ (US) and /ˈrəʊʃəs/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "sh" sound followed by the schwa for proper pronunciation.