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How to pronounce:
jealous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒeləs
Examples:
Besides the aristocracy was jealous of the Serbs.
Some people are jealous of their sisterhood.
She is jealous of her pretty friend.
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Common mistakes of jealous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /ˈdʒɛləs/ instead of /ˈdʒɛl.əs/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "jealous".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the "e" and pronouncing it as /ˈdʒɛləs/ instead of /ˈdʒɛl.əs/. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the full vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "jealous" with a short "e" sound, like /ˈdʒɛləs/, rather than the correct /ˈdʒɛl.əs/. Tip: Focus on the "e" sounding more like "eh" in "bet".
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "j": Non-native speakers might pronounce "jealous" with a soft "j" sound, like /ʒ/. Tip: Make sure to use the hard "j" sound, as in "jump", for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some learners may overemphasize the "l" sound, resulting in /ˈdʒɛl.ləs/. Tip: Keep the "l" sound smooth and connected, not overly pronounced.