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How to pronounce:
healthy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhelθi
Examples:
A nan is a healthy food.
The healthy food made him ruddy.
The purpose of the company was to sell healthy foods.
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Common mistakes of healthy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "həl-ˈθi". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable, "ˈhɛl". Tip: Practice saying "healthy" with emphasis on the "hɛl" to improve clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ea" as "eɪ" instead of "ɛ". This leads to saying "heɪl-θi". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "healthy" to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some speakers pronounce the "th" too heavily, making it sound like "θ" instead of the correct "θ". This can lead to confusion with words like "hefty". Tip: Keep the "th" sound light and quick.
- Dropping the final "y": Some may say "healthy" as "hɛlθ" without the "y" sound. This omits the essential ending. Tip: Always articulate the "y" at the end to complete the word.
- Blending with adjacent sounds: When speaking quickly, some may merge "healthy" with preceding words, making it sound like "hɛlθi". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice pausing slightly before "healthy" to ensure it's pronounced clearly.