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individual
Definition:
(nou) a human being (nou) a single organism
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒʊəl
Examples:
The individual will should be independent and inviolate.
Personal choices are the prerogative of the individual.
Personal information from the individual is admissible.
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Common mistakes of individual pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "in-ˌdɪv-ɪ-ˈdjuː-əl" instead of the correct "ˈɪn-dɪ-vɪ-dʒu-əl". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "in".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "i" in the first syllable can be mispronounced as "ɪ" instead of the correct "ɪn". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice saying "in" clearly to maintain the correct sound.
- Overpronouncing "dual": Some speakers say "djuː-əl" with an exaggerated "j" sound. The correct pronunciation is "dʒu" with a softer "j". Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to avoid overemphasis.
- Skipping syllables: In fast speech, some may drop the second syllable, saying "ˈɪn-dɪ-ˈdjuː-əl". This makes "individual" sound incomplete. Tip: Slow down your speech to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Confusing "individual" with "individually": Some might pronounce "individual" as if it were "individually", adding an extra syllable. The correct form is "ˈɪn-dɪ-vɪ-dʒu-əl". Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish their syllable counts.