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How to pronounce:
generally
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒenrəli
Examples:
The confusion is generally accepted and allowable in articles.
Publicity is generally handled by the distributor and exhibitors.
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Common mistakes of generally pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ge-ˈner-ally". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdʒɛn". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ˈdʒɛn" to sound more natural.
- Overpronouncing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "generally" with a clear "t" sound, as in "ˈdʒɛn-ər-ˌtʃe-lee". This is not standard. Tip: Remember that the "t" is silent; it should sound like "ˈdʒɛn-ər-lee".
- Adding an extra vowel: A common mistake is to add an extra vowel sound, saying "gen-er-ally" with three syllables. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "ˈdʒɛn-ər-lee". Tip: Practice reducing the syllables to improve fluency.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some learners say "g" like "g" in "go", producing "ˈgɛn-er-ally". The correct sound is "j" as in "judge": "ˈdʒɛn". Tip: Focus on starting with the "j" sound to avoid confusion.
- Ignoring regional differences: Some may not realize that "generally" can have slight variations between US and UK pronunciations. In UK English, it can be pronounced as "ˈdʒɛn-ə-ree" while in US English it is "ˈdʒɛn-ər-lee". Tip: Listen to native speakers from both regions to differentiate.