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fluency
Definition:
(nou) powerful and effective language (nou) skillfulness in speaking or writing (nou) the quality of being facile in speech and writing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfluːənsi
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Common mistakes of fluency pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "flu-EN-cy" /flʊˈɛn.si/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "FLU-en-cy" /ˈfluː.ən.si/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: A common error is pronouncing "fluency" with a short "u" sound, as in "flu-ency" /ˈflʊ.ən.si/ instead of the correct long "u" sound /ˈfluː.ən.si/. Tip: Practice saying "flu" with a longer "u" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Unclear "n" sound: Some speakers may omit or soften the "n" in "fluency," making it sound like "flue-ency" /ˈfluː.ən.si/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure your tongue touches the roof of your mouth to produce a clear "n" sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners sometimes miscount the syllables, saying "flu-ency" /ˈfluː.ən.si/ instead of the correct three-syllable "flu-en-cy" /ˈfluː.ən.si/. Tip: Break the word down into three distinct parts to help with clarity.
- Final "cy" pronunciation: Some may pronounce the ending "cy" as "see" /siː/ instead of the correct "see" sound /si/. This can change the meaning of words. Tip: Practice the "cy" ending by saying "fluency" slowly and clearly.