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How to pronounce:
lethargic
Phonetic Transcription:
lɪˈθɑːdʒɪk
Examples:
The snakes are lethargic and sluggish even under provocation.
His scene where he cleans potatoes is sluggish and lethargic.
She is lethargic and barely responsive.
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Common mistakes of lethargic pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "le-THAR-gic" instead of the correct "LE-thar-gic" (ˈlɛθɑrdʒɪk). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "e" as a long vowel, saying "lee-thargic" instead of "lethargic" (ˈlɛθɑrdʒɪk). Tip: Remember that the "e" in "lethargic" is a short vowel sound, similar to "let."
- Incorrect ending sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the final "ic" as "ick," leading to "lethargick." The correct pronunciation is "lethargic" (ˈlɛθɑrdʒɪk). Tip: Practice saying "ic" like "ij" to avoid this error.
- Overemphasis on "th": Some speakers may overemphasize the "th" sound, making it sound too pronounced, like "le-thar-gic." The right way is to keep it softer as in "lethargic" (ˈlɛθɑrdʒɪk). Tip: Keep the "th" sound light and quick.
- Regional variations: In some regions, speakers might alter the "a" sound, saying "lith-argic" instead. The standard pronunciation is "lethargic" (ˈlɛθɑrdʒɪk). Tip: Listen to native speakers to familiarize yourself with the correct vowel sounds.