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obfuscate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒbfəskeɪt
Examples:
The corporation tries to obfuscate the facts.
Obviously, the feathers obfuscate the body of the animal.
All the changes serve to obfuscate the basic issue.
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Common mistakes of obfuscate pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ob-FUS-cate" instead of the correct "OB-fus-cate" (ˈɒb.fə.skeɪt in UK, ˈɑb.fə.skeɪt in US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "obfuscate" with an overly short "o," making it sound like "abfuscate." The correct pronunciation starts with the "o" as in "hot" (ˈɒb in UK, ˈɑb in US). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Learners often stress the "u" in "obfuscate," resulting in "ob-fus-KATE." The correct pronunciation is more subtle, with the "u" being less prominent (ˈɒb.fə.skeɪt in UK, ˈɑb.fə.skeɪt in US). Tip: Keep the "u" light and quick.
- Ignoring the final "ate": Some speakers neglect to pronounce the final "ate," leading to "obfusc" instead of "obfuscate." The last syllable should be clearly articulated (ˈɒb.fə.skeɪt in UK, ˈɑb.fə.skeɪt in US). Tip: Practice saying the full word to reinforce the final syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A common mistake is saying "obfus-kate" instead of "obfuscate," which alters the meaning. The "c" should be pronounced as a soft "s" sound (ˈɒb.fə.skeɪt in UK, ˈɑb.fə.skeɪt in US). Tip: Remember that the "c" is followed by "ate," which affects its pronunciation.