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How to pronounce:
grateful
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡreɪtfəl
Examples:
The friend was eternally grateful.
I'm grateful for the improvements and for the sources.
The academic community will be eternally grateful.
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Common mistakes of grateful pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "grateful" by using a short "a" sound, resulting in "grate-full" [ˈɡreɪt.fəl]. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound, which is a long "a" as in [ˈɡreɪt] followed by a schwa [fəl].
- Missing syllable stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "grate-FUL" [ɡreɪtˈfʊl]. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "GRATE" [ˈɡreɪt], to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "grateful" with an exaggerated "t," leading to "grate-tful" [ˈɡreɪt.tə.fəl]. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and natural, blending it smoothly with the following syllable.
- Confusing with "great": Learners sometimes confuse "grateful" with "great," pronouncing it as "great-full" [ˈɡreɪt.fəl]. Tip: Remember that "grateful" has an additional "f" sound and is pronounced [ˈɡreɪt.fəl].
- Neglecting the final "l": Some may drop the final "l," saying "gratefu" [ˈɡreɪt.fu]. Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "l" sound clearly, completing the word as [ˈɡreɪt.fəl].