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How to pronounce:
fix
Definition:
(nou) informal terms for a difficult situation (nou) something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug (nou) the act of putting something in working order again (nou) an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear (nou) a determination of the place where something is
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪks
Examples:
Much of the repair work is as incompetent as the effort it is intended to fix.
Thanks for the reply and the fix.
The King was in an agonizing fix.
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Common mistakes of fix pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "fix" with a long "i" sound, saying /faɪks/. This is incorrect. The right pronunciation is /fɪks/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on making the "i" sound short, like in "sit."
- Misplacing stress: A common error is stressing the wrong syllable, such as saying "FIX" instead of "fix." "Fix" is a single-syllable word, so it should always be pronounced with the stress on the entire word. Tip: Remember that "fix" has no secondary syllable to stress.
- Adding extra sounds: Some might add a vowel sound at the end, pronouncing it as "fixa" or /fɪksa/. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is simply /fɪks/. Tip: Practice saying "fix" quickly to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "f": People sometimes exaggerate the "f" sound, saying /fɪks/ with a heavy emphasis. While the "f" should be pronounced clearly, it should not dominate the word. Tip: Keep the "f" crisp but balanced with the rest of the sounds.
- Incorrect consonant blending: Some may blend the "x" sound incorrectly, pronouncing it as /fɪgz/. This is not accurate. The correct sound is /ks/, as in "box." Tip: Practice saying "fix" in isolation to get comfortable with the correct ending sound.