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How to pronounce:
furious
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfjʊərɪəs
Examples:
The creature was furious.
His attitude was impatience and furious.
He finds the boys with the baby and is furious.
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Common mistakes of furious pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "fu-'rious" instead of the correct "'fur-ious". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈfjʊəriəs/ (US) and /ˈfjʊəriəs/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the first vowel too long, saying "fuuurious". The correct pronunciation has a short vowel sound, "fur," as in /ˈfjʊəriəs/. Tip: Focus on a quick, short "u" sound to avoid elongation.
- Dropping the "r": A common mistake is omitting the "r" sound, resulting in "fuious". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Emphasize the "r" sound to maintain clarity in pronunciation: /ˈfjʊəriəs/.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "us" instead of the correct "ious." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "ious" clearly, as in /ˈfjʊəriəs/, to convey the correct meaning.
- Overemphasis on "ious": Learners sometimes stress the last syllable too much, saying "fur-'i-ous". The stress should remain on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the final syllable lighter and focus on the primary stress in "fur": /ˈfjʊəriəs/.