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How to pronounce:
garrulous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡærələs
Examples:
Ruth was a garrulous hand shaker.
Pompey is a bawd, and articulate if garrulous.
Psmith, by contrast, is outgoing and garrulous.
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Common mistakes of garrulous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "GAR-ulous" instead of "GAR-ru-lous" (ˈɡɛr.ə.ləs in US, ˈɡær.ə.ləs in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "a" in "garrulous" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "ɛ" sound. This leads to "garr-uh-lous" rather than "garr-ə-lous". Tip: Practice the "ɛ" sound by using words like "bed" or "red".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some may overly stress the second syllable, saying "gar-RU-lous". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Remember that "garrulous" has a softer second syllable; keep it light.
- Dropping syllables: Learners may shorten "garrulous" to "gar-lous", omitting sounds. This changes the word completely. Tip: Break it down into three syllables: "GAR-ru-lous" to avoid dropping any parts.
- Incorrect vowel length: The "u" in "garrulous" may be pronounced too short, leading to "gar-ru-lus". The correct pronunciation is with a longer "u" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right vowel length.