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indolent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪndələnt
Examples:
It is the playground of the rich and the indolent.
I am just too indolent for this.
She regarded her brother as weak and indolent.
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Common mistakes of indolent pronunciation
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Many speakers stress the first syllable too heavily, saying "IN-dolent" instead of the correct "in-ˈdo-lənt". Tip: Focus on the secondary stress on the first syllable to achieve a more natural sound.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "o" in "indolent" as a long "o" sound, saying "in-DO-lent". The correct pronunciation is with a schwa sound, "in-ˈdo-lənt". Tip: Practice saying the "o" as a quick, soft sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: Skipping the schwa sound in the second syllable can lead to mispronunciation. Saying "in-dol-ent" instead of "in-ˈdo-lənt" is incorrect. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa, which is crucial for proper pronunciation.
- Incorrectly stressing the last syllable: Some people mistakenly stress the last syllable, saying "in-do-LENT". The correct stress pattern is "in-ˈdo-lənt". Tip: Pay attention to the stress pattern; the primary stress falls on the second syllable.
- Omitting the "t" sound: A common error is to drop the final "t" sound, resulting in "in-ˈdo-len". The correct pronunciation includes the "t" sound, "in-ˈdo-lənt". Tip: Practice ending the word clearly with the "t" to enhance clarity.