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How to pronounce:
lazy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈleɪzi
Examples:
But it is the lazy, discourteous way.
The generality of girls are not lazy.
Turtles are sluggish and lazy.
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Common mistakes of lazy pronunciation
- Dropping the "l": Some people pronounce "lazy" without the initial "l" sound, saying "azy" instead. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember to start with the "l" sound /ˈleɪ.zi/ in both US and UK English.
- Misplacing the stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "la-ZY" instead of the correct "LA-zy." This changes the natural flow of the word. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable /ˈleɪ.zi/ to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "z": Some speakers may pronounce "lazy" with an exaggerated "z" sound, saying "lay-zee" instead. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "z" sound soft and subtle, as in /ˈleɪ.zi/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People might confuse the vowel sound in "lazy," pronouncing it as "luh-zy" instead of the correct "lay-zy." This alters the meaning. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound /eɪ/ in /ˈleɪ.zi/.
- Ending with an extra vowel: Some might incorrectly add an extra vowel sound at the end, saying "lazy-uh." This is not standard. Tip: End the word clearly with the "y" sound /i/ without adding extra sounds, as in /ˈleɪ.zi/.