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intermittent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪntəˈmɪtnt
Examples:
The supply was intermittent.
The blocking seems to be intermittent.
It's one of the dreaded intermittent faults.
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Common mistakes of intermittent pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ter-'mit-tent". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt" (US) and "ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "mit" in "intermittent."
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "intermittent" with an unclear vowel sound, leading to "in-ter-'mɪt-ənt". The correct pronunciation features a schwa sound in the second syllable: "ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt". Tip: Practice saying the second syllable quickly and lightly.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce "intermittent" as "in-ter-mit-nt". This omits the final syllable, making it sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is "ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt". Tip: Always include the "ənt" sound at the end.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some learners stress the "t" too much, saying "in-ter-mit-tent". The "t" should be pronounced lightly in the final syllable. The correct form is "ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick.
- Incorrect vowel length: A frequent error is to say "intermittent" with a long "i" sound, like "in-ter-mīt-nt". The correct vowel is short: "ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt". Tip: Practice saying the "i" in "mit" quickly to get the right sound.