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intricately
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪntrɪkət
Examples:
Biblical covenants are intricately tied to the dispensations.
Many of the letters are written on intricately decorated stationery.
The city and town share an intricately entwined history.
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Common mistakes of intricately pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈtri-ca-tely". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li" (US) and "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "intricately" slowly, emphasizing the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is over-pronouncing the "i" in "intricately", leading to "in-tri-ˈkeɪt-ly". The correct pronunciation includes a short "i": "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li". Tip: Focus on keeping the vowels short and crisp.
- Omitting syllables: Some may drop the middle syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈɪn.trɪt-ly". This alters the meaning and clarity. The full pronunciation is essential: "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li". Tip: Break the word into syllables to practice each part.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "c": The "c" in "intricately" can be mispronounced as "s", resulting in "in-tri-ˈseɪt-ly". The correct sound is a hard "k": "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li". Tip: Remember that "c" before "a", "o", or "u" often sounds like "k".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "intricately" with "intricate", pronouncing it as "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət". The full form must be used: "ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li". Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words and their meanings to avoid mix-ups.