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frivolous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfrɪvələs
Examples:
The move to delete is frivolous.
The defendants replied that the lawsuit was frivolous.
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Common mistakes of frivolous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "friv-OL-us" instead of the correct "FRIV-uh-ləs". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "frivolous" with an "o" sound as in "go", leading to "friv-OL-us". The correct IPA is /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/ in US and /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the first syllable.
- Syllable omission: A common error is to drop the middle syllable, resulting in "FRIV-ləs". The full pronunciation includes three syllables: /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly to enhance clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "l": Some may pronounce "frivolous" with a hard "l" sound, as in "friv-OL-us". The correct pronunciation has a softer "l" sound, /ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/. Tip: Pay attention to the subtle "l" sound in the middle syllable.
- Ending sound confusion: Some speakers might pronounce the last syllable as "us" instead of "əs", leading to "frivol-us". The accurate pronunciation includes a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Practice saying the last syllable lightly to capture the correct sound.