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How to pronounce:
obliterate
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈblɪtəreɪt
Examples:
The people obliterate the temple of Baal.
They try to obliterate the existence of the other.
You should not obliterate that fact.
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Common mistakes of obliterate pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-BLIT-er-ate" instead of "ob-LIT-er-ate" (ˌɒbˈlɪt.ə.reɪt in UK, ˌɑbˈlɪt.ər.eɪt in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "lit" syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some may pronounce "obliterate" with a strong "o" sound, sounding like "O-bliterate." The correct pronunciation starts with a softer "ob" (ˌɒbˈlɪt.ə.reɪt in UK, ˌɑbˈlɪt.ər.eɪt in US). Tip: Use a lighter touch on the initial vowel.
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often overlook the schwa sound in the third syllable, mispronouncing it as "obliter-ate" instead of "obliter-uhte" (ˌɒbˈlɪt.ə.reɪt in UK, ˌɑbˈlɪt.ər.eɪt in US). Tip: Practice the unstressed "uh" sound to improve fluency.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might use a long "a" in the last syllable, saying "obliter-ayt." The correct ending is a short "e" sound (ˌɒbˈlɪt.ə.reɪt in UK, ˌɑbˈlɪt.ər.eɪt in US). Tip: Focus on the "ate" ending sounding like "ate" in "late" but shorter.
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes reduce "obliterate" to two syllables, saying "ob-lit" instead of three. The full pronunciation is essential for clarity (ˌɒbˈlɪt.ə.reɪt in UK, ˌɑbˈlɪt.ər.eɪt in US). Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly to avoid confusion.