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precocious
Phonetic Transcription:
prɪˈkəʊʃəs
Examples:
The dolphin, not the precocious child.
The infant Hermes was precocious.
The children were mentally precocious.
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Common mistakes of precocious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pre-CO-cious" instead of the correct "pre-CO-cious" (ˈprɪˈkoʊʃəs in US, prɪˈkəʊʃəs in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "pray" instead of "pre" (ˈprɪ). This changes the word's sound significantly. Tip: Practice saying "pre" as in "prepare" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to overly stress the "c" sound, making it sound like "prec-O-cious." The correct pronunciation is smoother, with a softer "c" sound. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Omitting the final syllable: Some people say "precoci" instead of "precocious" (ˈprɪˈkoʊʃəs / prɪˈkəʊʃəs). This leaves out a key part of the word. Tip: Always pronounce the full ending to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing "ous": The ending "ous" is often mispronounced as "us" instead of "shəs." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that "ous" sounds like "shəs" to maintain the word's integrity.