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necessary
Definition:
(nou) anything indispensable
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnesəsəri
Examples:
We can, therefore, prognosticate enough to recognize that unpleasant or necessary tasks will be needed eventually.
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It is necessary for the sustenance of the universe.
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Common mistakes of necessary pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ne-ˈces-sary". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈnɛs.ə.ser.i". Tip: Practice saying "NEH-suh-ser-ee" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people mispronounce "necessary" with an unclear vowel sound, especially in the second syllable, saying "nes-ə-ˈsɛr-i". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound: "ˈnɛs.ə.ser.i". Tip: Focus on the schwa /ə/ to achieve clarity.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is over-emphasizing the "c" in "necessary", leading to "nes-ˈes-sary". The "c" is silent in the second syllable. Tip: Remember to keep the second syllable light and quick: "suh".
- Syllable count: Some learners say "necessary" with four syllables, pronouncing it as "nes-ə-ˈsɛr-i". The correct pronunciation has only five syllables. Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables: "ˈnɛs.ə.ser.i".
- Ending sound: A frequent error is dropping the final "y" sound, resulting in "nes-ə-ˈsɛr". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "ee" sound at the end: "ˈnɛs.ə.ser.i". Tip: Practice ending with "ee" to make it sound complete.