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hazardous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhæzədəs
Examples:
The conditions may be hazardous.
It is one of the most hazardous pesticides.
The epizootic was hazardous to the farm industry.
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Common mistakes of hazardous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ha-ZAR-dous" instead of "HAZ-ar-dous". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the primary stress (ˈhæz.ər.dəs).
- Vowel sound confusion: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct "a" in "father". This leads to saying "hazardous" incorrectly. Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound (ˈhæz) to ensure clarity.
- Final syllable pronunciation: Some may pronounce the final syllable as "dous" with a strong "o" sound, leading to "hazard-OUS". Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ in the last syllable for a more accurate pronunciation (ˈhæz.ər.dəs).
- Consonant blending: Mispronouncing "z" as "s" can lead to saying "hasardous". This changes the meaning and clarity of the word. Tip: Practice the voiced "z" sound (ˈhæz) to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may drop the middle syllable, saying "haz-dous" instead of "hazardous". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly to avoid confusion (ˈhæz.ər.dəs).