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masochistic
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Common mistakes of masochistic pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ma-so-ˈkist-ic". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the third syllable: "ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪk". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "kɪs" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "masochistic" as "mæs.oʊˈkɪs.tɪk", with a hard "s" sound. The correct pronunciation is with a soft "s": "ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪk". Tip: Practice the "s" by saying "see" and "silly".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some might pronounce "masochistic" with overly long vowels, saying "mæː.soːˈkɪs.tɪk". The correct pronunciation has shorter, more clipped vowels: "ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪk". Tip: Keep vowels brief and clear.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners often neglect the schwa in the first syllable, saying "mæs-ə-ˈkɪs.tɪk" instead of "ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪk". The schwa sound is crucial for the correct rhythm. Tip: Practice saying "uh" in unstressed syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "masochistic" with "masochism", leading to mispronunciation. "Masochistic" is pronounced "ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪk", while "masochism" is "ˈmæs.əˌkɪz.əm". Tip: Pay attention to the endings and syllable stress.