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particular
Definition:
(nou) a fact about some part (as opposed to general) (nou) a small part that can be considered separately from the whole (nou) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈtɪkjʊlə
Examples:
In particular, the text is polemical.
This in particular is indefensible and unjustifiable.
In particular, read the preface of the book.
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Common mistakes of particular pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the third, saying "pa-ˈTIC-ular" instead of "pər-ˈTIC-ular" (US) or "pə-ˈTIC-ju-lər" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "TIC" syllable.
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some pronounce the first vowel as "ah" instead of the schwa sound, leading to "pahr-ˈTIC-ular" instead of "pər-ˈTIC-ular". Tip: Practice the schwa sound /ə/ to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Consonant confusion: Learners may drop the "t" sound, saying "par-ˈIC-ular" instead of "pər-ˈTIC-ular". Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "t" in the third syllable to maintain clarity.
- Syllable omission: Some might say "par-ˈCULAR", omitting the "t" sound entirely. This leads to confusion in meaning. Tip: Remember to include all syllables when pronouncing "particular".
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is to pronounce the "u" in "particular" too short, sounding like "par-ˈTIC-ler". This can alter the word's clarity. Tip: Make sure to elongate the "u" sound to ensure proper pronunciation.