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inflammatory
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈflæmətr̩i
Examples:
The post was quite inflammatory.
The tone of the response is inflammatory.
The userbox is divisive and inflammatory.
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Common mistakes of inflammatory pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-FLAM-atory". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/ (US), /ɪnˈflæmətəri/ (UK). Tip: Remember the stress falls on "flam".
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" in "inflammatory" too softly or omit it, saying "in-flam-uh-ory". The "t" should be clear, as in /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "t" sound to ensure clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "inflammatory" as /eɪ/ instead of /æ/. This leads to saying "in-flay-matory" instead of the correct /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners place too much emphasis on the first syllable, pronouncing it as "IN-flammatory". The correct pronunciation has a more balanced stress pattern. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to find the right rhythm.
- Incorrect vowel length: Mispronouncing the "o" in "inflammatory" can lead to saying "in-flam-a-tory" with a long "o" sound. The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, as in /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and crisp for accuracy.