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lackadaisical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl
Examples:
Their marching was not lackadaisical.
He hates the lackadaisical attitude of his wife.
I want to take the lackadaisical stuff out.
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Common mistakes of lackadaisical pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "lack-a-ˈdaisical". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl". Tip: Remember to emphasize "dey" for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners may pronounce the "a" in "lackadaisical" as "æ" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation is "ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl" (both US and UK). Tip: Practice saying "uh" to get the right sound.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the second syllable, saying "lack-a-daisical" instead of the full form. The full pronunciation is "ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl". Tip: Break the word into parts to avoid skipping syllables.
- Incorrect ending: Some might say "lackadaisical" with a short "l" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "lackadaisic". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "kəl" sound: "ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl". Tip: Focus on the "kəl" to finish strong.
- Overemphasis on "lack": A common mistake is to overemphasize the first syllable, making it sound too heavy. The balanced pronunciation is "ˌlæk.əˈdeɪ.zɪ.kəl". Tip: Keep the first syllable light to maintain rhythm.