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passionate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpæʃənət
Examples:
She is a passionate gastronome.
The President is voluble and passionate.
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Common mistakes of passionate pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pas-ˈsion-ate". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpæʃ.ə.nət" (US) / "ˈpæʃ.ən.ət" (UK). Tip: Emphasize "pass" to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: A common mistake is to overly lengthen the vowels, particularly the "a" in "passionate". The correct pronunciation is with short vowels: "ˈpæʃ.ə.nət". Tip: Keep the vowels quick and crisp.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some may pronounce the "a" in the second syllable as a clear vowel, saying "pass-ion-ate". The correct sound is a schwa: "ˈpæʃ.ə.nət". Tip: Practice the schwa by saying "uh" quickly.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Learners sometimes drop the "t" sound, saying "passion-uh". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t": "ˈpæʃ.ə.nət". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" distinctly at the end.
- Confusing "passionate" with "passion": Some might confuse the two, pronouncing "passionate" as "ˈpæʃ.ən". Remember that "passionate" has three syllables: "ˈpæʃ.ə.nət". Tip: Break it down into syllables to avoid confusion.