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geographical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdʒɪəˈɡræfɪkəl
Examples:
Is the geographical limitation the problem
Is it the mere geographical presense of the capital
It's not a question of obtuseness, but of geographical definition.
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Common mistakes of geographical pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners mistakenly stress the wrong syllable, saying "geo-'graph-ical" instead of the correct "'geo-graph-i-cal". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable in "geographical" (/ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/ in US, /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/ in UK).
- Omitting syllables: Some may pronounce "geographical" as "geo-'graph-cal", leaving out the middle syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: "ge-o-'graph-i-cal".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "o" in "geographical" as in "go," instead of the correct short sound as in "get". Tip: Focus on the "e" sound in the first syllable, which should be pronounced as /iː/ in "geographical".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some say "geographical" with a short "a" in the second syllable, like "graph-ical" instead of the correct long "a" sound. Tip: Make sure to use the long "a" sound as in "cat" for "graph" (/ɡræf/).
- Blending sounds: A common mistake is blending the "o" and "g" sounds, leading to a pronunciation like "g'ographical". Tip: Clearly articulate the "g" and "o" separately to avoid blending.