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How to pronounce:
hilarious
Phonetic Transcription:
hɪˈleərɪəs
Examples:
The text is hilarious and funny.
Also the tone of the article is defnitely hilarious
He is poignant and hilarious in the same scene.
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Common mistakes of hilarious pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "hi-ˈlair-ious". The correct stress pattern is "hɪˈlɛr.i.əs" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the third syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first vowel sound is often mispronounced as "ai" instead of "ɪ". This leads to saying "haɪ-ˈlair-ious". Tip: Practice the short "i" sound in "hilarious" to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting the "r" sound: Some speakers may drop the "r" in the second syllable, saying "hi-ˈlai-ous". The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound as "hɪˈlɛr.i.əs". Tip: Focus on articulating the "r" to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Learners sometimes say "hilarious" with an "us" ending, resulting in "hilar-ˈai-ous". The accurate ending is "i.əs". Tip: Practice saying the last syllable softly and quickly to master the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing "hilarious" with similar words: Some confuse "hilarious" with "hilarious" and pronounce it incorrectly. The correct pronunciation is "hɪˈlɛr.i.əs". Tip: Listen to native speakers or pronunciation guides to distinguish between similar-sounding words.