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obstreperous
Phonetic Transcription:
əbˈstrepərəs
Examples:
I apologize for that obstreperous adjective.
Scientists active in taxonomy are obstreperous.
Bouncers see that obstreperous customers are disjointed.
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Common mistakes of obstreperous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ob-ˈstre-per-us." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ob-ˈstrep-er-us." Tip: Remember to emphasize "stre" when pronouncing "obstreperous."
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "e" in "obstreperous" as a long "e" sound, leading to "ob-strep-ˈree-us." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "ob-strep-ˈer-us." Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "e" sound in the third syllable.
- Mispronouncing "ob": A common mistake is to say "ob" as "ahb" instead of "ob" with a short vowel sound, resulting in "ˈahb-strep-er-us." The correct pronunciation is "ob" as in "job." Tip: Practice saying "ob" clearly with a short "o" sound.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may overemphasize the "per" in "obstreperous," making it sound like "ob-strep-ˈer-us." The correct pronunciation keeps "per" softer: "ob-strep-er-us." Tip: Keep your tone even and avoid stressing "per" too much.
- Ignoring the "ous" ending: Some learners skip the "ous" sound or pronounce it as "us," leading to "obstreper-ˈus." The correct ending is pronounced as "er-us." Tip: Make sure to articulate the "ous" clearly, as it completes the word.