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initially
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈnɪʃəli
Examples:
Gravano was initially noncommittal, wanting to confer first with Frank DeCicco.
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Common mistakes of initially pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "in-ˈni-shə-lee". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li". Tip: Focus on the "nɪʃ" part to emphasize the right syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some people pronounce "initially" without clearly articulating the "t", saying "ɪˈnɪʃəli". The "t" should be pronounced clearly as in "t" in "top". Tip: Practice saying "t" distinctly to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Learners might overemphasize the vowels, making it sound like "ɪˈnɪʃəˌleɪ". "Initially" has a more subdued vowel sound. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and quick to maintain the natural flow.
- Dropping the final "ly": Some speakers may drop the final "ly", saying "ɪˈnɪʃ.ə". The full pronunciation includes the "ly" sound, making it "ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li". Tip: Always finish the word with the "ly" to ensure completeness.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "initially" with "initiate", leading to mispronunciation. "Initially" is pronounced "ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.li", while "initiate" is "ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət". Tip: Practice both words separately to distinguish their sounds.