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perspective
Definition:
(nou) a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (nou) the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈspektɪv
Examples:
The audience viewed the movied with an askew perspective.
My opinion is frankly inclined to the latter perspective.
An ideational perspective focuses on ideas, point fo views, and paradigm structures.
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Common mistakes of perspective pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "per-ˈspective". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "per-ˈspective". Tip: Practice saying "perspective" with emphasis on the "spec" part.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some pronounce "perspective" with a strong "e" sound, as in "per-sep-tive". The correct pronunciation is "per-ˈspective", where the "e" is less pronounced. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly without stressing the "e".
- Dropping the "t": A common mistake is to say "perspecive", omitting the "t" sound altogether. The correct pronunciation includes the "t", as in "per-ˈspective". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" clearly, as it is essential to the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners may pronounce the first syllable as "pur" instead of "per". The correct pronunciation is "per" with a short vowel sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat the word to practice the correct vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "ive" ending: Some may pronounce "perspective" as "perspectiv" by dropping the "e". The correct pronunciation includes the "ive" as a distinct syllable: "per-ˈspective". Tip: Practice saying the complete word slowly to ensure you include the ending.