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horizontally
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəli
Examples:
The horizontal canal is aligned roughly horizontally in the head.
The connectors are oriented horizontally on the mount.
The journal also slightly shifts horizontally in the direction of rotation.
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Common mistakes of horizontally pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /həˈrɪz.ən.tə.li/ instead of the correct /ˌhɔː.rɪˈzɒn.təl.i/ in UK or /ˌhɔːr.ɪˈzɑːn.t̬əl.i/ in US. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "z": Some may pronounce "horizontally" with a soft "s" sound, as in "horizontally." The correct pronunciation features a clear "z" sound /z/. Tip: Practice saying "zebra" to strengthen your "z" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes make the "t" sound too strong, saying "horizontally" with a hard "t" instead of the softer /t̬/ in US or /t/ in UK. Tip: Focus on a light touch when pronouncing "t" in connected speech.
- Skipping the syllable: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, saying "horizontally" as "horizontly." This leads to an incomplete pronunciation of the word. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "hor-i-zon-tal-ly" to ensure all parts are spoken.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowel sounds in "horizontally" can be tricky; some learners may mispronounce the "o" in "zon" as /ɔ/ instead of the correct /ɒ/ in UK or /ɑ/ in US. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right vowel sounds.