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miscellaneous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs
Examples:
The third book is miscellaneous.
It is at the very end of the miscellaneous section.
The miscellaneous section has to go.
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Common mistakes of miscellaneous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mis-ce-ˈlæn-i-əs". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.əs". Tip: Focus on the third syllable to ensure correct emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "miscellaneous" with a short "i" as in "bit", saying "ˌmɪs-". However, it should be pronounced with a short "i" as in "miss": "ˌmɪs". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel sounds.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "miscellaneous" to "mis-len-əs", omitting the middle syllable. This results in a loss of clarity. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.əs". Tip: Practice each syllable separately before combining them.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners use "ei" as in "day" for the second syllable, saying "mis-ce-ˈleɪ-ni-əs". The correct sound is a schwa "ə": "ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.əs". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound.
- Final "s" confusion: Pronouncing the final "s" as a "z" sound can lead to errors, as in "mis-ce-ˈleɪ-ni-əz". It should be pronounced as "əs" in both US and UK: "ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.əs". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure the final syllable is clear.