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fortunate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɔːtʃənət
Examples:
The lackey was less fortunate.
The timing of the fire was fortunate.
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Common mistakes of fortunate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "for-ˈtu-nate". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈfor-tʃə-nət". Tip: Focus on pronouncing the first syllable louder and longer.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "fortunate" with a long "o" as in "boat", sounding like "ˈfoːr-tʃə-nət". The correct sound is a short "o" as in "hot". Tip: Practice saying "for" quickly to capture the correct short vowel.
- Missing schwa sound: Learners might omit the schwa in the second syllable, saying "for-tʃeɪt". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: "ˈfor-tʃə-nət". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound, like "ə".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "for-tʃeɪt". The "t" should be softer: "ˈfor-tʃə-nət". Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the following vowel sound for smoother speech.
- Mispronouncing the final "ate": A common mistake is pronouncing the final "ate" as "eɪt", resulting in "for-tʃeɪt". The correct ending is a soft "ət": "ˈfor-tʃə-nət". Tip: Focus on a quick, soft ending to avoid elongating the last syllable.