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Common mistakes of paroxysmal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pa-ROX-ys-mal." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/ (US) and /ˌpær.ɒkˈsɪz.məl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "siz" in "paroxysmal."
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the first syllable as "pair" instead of "par." The correct pronunciation is /ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/ (US) and /ˌpær.ɒkˈsɪz.məl/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "par" sounds like "car" with a short "a."
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "PAR-oxysmal." It's important to pronounce all syllables: /ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/ (US) and /ˌpær.ɒkˈsɪz.məl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "par-ox-y-smal" slowly to ensure clarity.
- Ending sound: Some people may pronounce the last syllable as "mal" with a long "a," resulting in "paroxysmahl." The correct pronunciation uses a short "a": /ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/ (US) and /ˌpær.ɒkˈsɪz.məl/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize a quick "məl" at the end.
- Consonant blending: A common mistake is to blend the "x" and "y" sounds, saying "paroxysmal" as "par-ox-ysmal." The correct pronunciation separates these sounds: /ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/ (US) and /ˌpær.ɒkˈsɪz.məl/ (UK). Tip: Clearly articulate the "x" and "y" to avoid blending.