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How to pronounce:
indecisive
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv
Examples:
The result of the battle was indecisive.
The placename evidence is also indecisive.
The previous wars were very indecisive.
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Common mistakes of indecisive pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "indecisive" by confusing the vowel sounds. In US English, it is /ˌɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/ and in UK English, /ˌɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.zɪv/. Tip: Pay attention to the "i" and "e" sounds to differentiate them.
- Stress placement error: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-de-'cis-ive." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-de-'ci-sive." Tip: Practice saying "indecisive" slowly to master the correct stress pattern.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, saying "in-de-sive" instead of "in-de-'ci-sive." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "in-de-ci-sive" to ensure all parts are pronounced.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some learners pronounce the "c" in "indecisive" as a hard "k" sound, saying "in-de-'kise-ive." The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" sound in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "s" sound rather than "k" when saying the word.
- Inconsistent vowel length: Learners may pronounce the vowels inconsistently, leading to variations like "in-de-'cees-ive." The correct pronunciation has shorter vowels in the first two syllables. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the appropriate vowel lengths.