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industrial
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl
Examples:
The dam was instrumental in the industrial development.
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Common mistakes of industrial pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "industrial," saying /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl/ instead of the correct /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the third syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce the "u" in "industrial" as /ʌ/ instead of the correct /ɪ/. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Practice saying "in" followed by "dust" to get the right vowel sound.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "industreal" /ɪnˈdʌs.trəl/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Break the word into parts: "in-dus-trial" to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some people pronounce the final "ial" as /jəl/ rather than the correct /ri.əl/. This can alter the meaning. Tip: Focus on the "trial" part, ensuring the "ri" sound is clear.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some learners may overly stress the "d" sound, leading to "indus-dtrial" /ɪnˈdʌs.dtri.əl/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Aim for a smoother transition between the syllables for better flow.