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friendly
Definition:
(nou) troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfrendli
Examples:
She is friendly and sociable.
Students are friendly to the teacher.
The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.
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Common mistakes of friendly pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "frien-DLY" instead of the correct "FRIEND-ly". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈfrɛndli/ (US), /ˈfrɛndli/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in "friendly" as a long "ee" sound, leading to "frend-LEE". Tip: The "i" should be pronounced as a short vowel /ɪ/, making it sound like "frend-lee".
- Dropping the final "ly": Some speakers may omit the "ly" entirely, pronouncing it as "frien". Tip: Always include the "ly" at the end, which is crucial for the word's meaning and structure.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners may use an incorrect vowel sound for the first syllable, saying "FRYEND-ly" instead of "FRIEND-ly". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "friendly" with an exaggerated "d" sound, making it sound like "frend-dly". Tip: Keep the "d" sound soft and blended with the "ly" for a smooth pronunciation.