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gratuitous
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs
Examples:
The aggressiveness is completely gratuitous.
The attributions are gratuitous and wrong.
The rest of this is quite gratuitous.
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Common mistakes of gratuitous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "gra-TUIT-ous" [grəˈtjuːɪtəs]. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "gra-tui-TOUS" [grəˈtʃuːɪtəs]. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "TOUS" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "gratuitous" with a short "u" sound, saying "gra-TI-ous." The correct pronunciation uses a long "u" sound in the second syllable: "gra-TUIT-ous" [grəˈtjuːɪtəs]. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel length.
- Omitting the "t" sound: A common error is dropping the "t" in the second syllable, resulting in "gra-uito-us." The "t" is essential in the pronunciation: "gra-TUIT-ous" [grəˈtjuːɪtəs]. Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the initial syllable: Some say "GRAT-itous," emphasizing the first syllable. The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound: "gra-tuitous" [grəˈtʃuːɪtəs]. Tip: Use a relaxed "gra" sound to start.
- Confusing the ending: Learners might pronounce the ending as "us" instead of "ous," resulting in "gratuitous" sounding like "gratuitus." The correct ending is "ous" [əs]. Tip: Focus on the "ous" sound as a distinct syllable.