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phonics
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɒnɪk
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Common mistakes of phonics pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pho-NICS" instead of the correct "PHO-nics" /ˈfɒnɪks/ (UK) /ˈfɑːnɪks/ (US). Tip: Focus on placing stress on the first syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The initial vowel sound may be mispronounced as "o" instead of the correct "o" in "phonics." This leads to saying "phonics" like "phonics" /ˈfɒnɪks/ (UK) /ˈfɑːnɪks/ (US). Tip: Practice the short "o" sound as in "pot."
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some may pronounce "phonics" with a strong "h" sound, saying "hphonics." This is incorrect as the "h" is silent. Tip: Remember that "phonics" starts with "f," not "h."
- Skipping the final "s": Learners sometimes drop the final "s," pronouncing it as "phonics" /ˈfɒnɪk/ (UK) /ˈfɑːnɪk/ (US). This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Always articulate the final "s" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "phonics" with "phonetic," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Phonics" should be pronounced as "PHO-nics" /ˈfɒnɪks/ (UK) /ˈfɑːnɪks/ (US). Tip: Focus on the distinct syllable structure to differentiate them.