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perspicacious
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs
Examples:
Not everyone is as perspicacious as yourself.
She is reasonable and perspicacious.
She is such as seemingly perspicacious person.
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Common mistakes of perspicacious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many pronounce "perspicacious" with the stress on the second syllable, like "pers-pi-ˈkā-shəs". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, as in "ˌpɜrspɪˈkeɪʃəs" (US) and "ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs" (UK).
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners overemphasize the "a" in "perspicacious," making it sound like "pers-pi-ˈkā-shəs." This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "a" subtle, focusing on the "i" in the third syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in "perspicacious" as "ee." This leads to "pers-pi-ˈkā-shəs." Tip: Ensure the "i" sounds like "ih," as in "ˌpɜrspɪˈkeɪʃəs" (US) and "ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs" (UK).
- Skipping syllables: Some may skip the first syllable, saying "spik-ˈā-shəs." This omits important sounds. Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly: "ˌpɜrspɪˈkeɪʃəs" (US) and "ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs" (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "perspicacious" with "perspicuous," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "perspicacious" has a "k" sound in the third syllable, while "perspicuous" has a "kw" sound.