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nocturnal
Phonetic Transcription:
nɒkˈtɜːnəl
Examples:
Both species are nocturnal and crepuscular.
The Panamanian Night Monkey is arboreal and nocturnal.
The Common Hamster is a nocturnal or crepuscular species.
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Common mistakes of nocturnal pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nok-ˈtər-nəl". The correct stress is on the second syllable in US English (ˈnɑkˌtɜrnəl) and UK English (nɒkˈtɜːnəl). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "nocturnal" with an incorrect vowel sound, such as "noctur-nal" with a short "u". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable. Tip: Practice saying "tər" softly to maintain the correct vowel sound.
- Final "l" sound: A common mistake is to omit or soften the final "l" in "nocturnal", leading to "nocturn". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "l" sound /l/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "l" distinctly at the end of the word.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "noctur-nal" with a hard "t". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "t" is softer. Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some learners may mistakenly divide the word into three syllables, saying "noc-tur-nal". The correct division is into two syllables: "noc-tur-nal". Tip: Practice saying "nocturnal" as a smooth two-part word to avoid this error.