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maniacally
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈnaɪəkəl
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Common mistakes of maniacally pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ma-NI-acally" instead of the correct "ma-NI-acally" (ˌmeɪ.niˈæk.ə.li). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the third syllable for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some may pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "manikally." The correct pronunciation is with a soft "c" as in "s" (ˈs). Tip: Remember that "c" before "a" can often sound like "s".
- Skipping the vowel sound: Learners sometimes omit the vowel sound in the third syllable, saying "mani-ally" instead of "maniacally" (ˌmeɪ.niˈæk.ə.li). Tip: Ensure you pronounce all vowel sounds clearly to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some speakers stress the first "a" too much, leading to "MA-nically." The correct stress is on the second syllable (ˈnɪ). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on the natural stress pattern.
- Confusing syllable count: A common mistake is to miscount the syllables, saying "maniacal" instead of "maniacally" (ˌmeɪ.niˈæk.ə.li). Tip: Break the word down into its syllables: "ma-ni-a-cal-ly" to help with pronunciation.