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ingenuity
Definition:
(nou) the power of creative imagination (nou) the property of being ingenious
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪndʒɪˈnjuːɪti
Examples:
It is a tribute to the ingenuity of the human imagination.
But it is the fathers' ingenuity when faced with the unanswerable.
Getting the water to the spout took ingenuity.
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Common mistakes of ingenuity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-gen-ˈu-i-ty". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-gen-ˌu-ˈi-ty". Tip: Practice emphasizing the "u" in the third syllable.
- Omitting the "g": Some may pronounce "ingenuity" as "in-en-ˈu-i-ty", dropping the "g". This alters the word's clarity and meaning. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "g" sound at the start.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "u" as "oo" instead of the correct "yoo" sound. This can lead to saying "in-gen-oo-i-ty". Tip: Remember the "u" in "ingenuity" sounds like "yoo".
- Slurring syllables: People often blend the syllables together, making "ingenuity" sound like "in-gen-you-ity". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly: "in-gen-u-i-ty".
- Final "ty" sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "tee" instead of the correct "ti". Saying "ingenuity" as "in-gen-u-ˈtee" is incorrect. Tip: Ensure the final syllable sounds like "ti," not "tee".