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prescient

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈpresɪənt

Examples:

He is wise and prescient.

That's a pretty prescient piece of planting.

This photo seems almost prescient of that.

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Common mistakes of prescient pronunciation

Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "prescient" as /ˈprɛʃ.ənt/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈprɛs.ʃənt/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to ensure proper stress.
Mispronouncing the "sci" sound: Many people pronounce "sci" as "sigh," leading to "prescient" sounding like /ˈprɛs.ʃənt/. The correct sound is /ˈprɛs/, where "sci" is pronounced with a short "e." Tip: Practice saying "pres" clearly to avoid confusion.
Overemphasizing the "t" sound: Some speakers tend to overpronounce the final "t," making it sound too harsh, like /ˈprɛs.ʃiː.ənt/. The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound, /ˈprɛs.ʃənt/. Tip: Keep the "t" subtle to maintain fluidity in speech.
Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners often overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "prescient" as /ˈprɛs.ʃi.ənt/. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, /ˈprɛs.ʃənt/. Tip: Remember that the unstressed syllable should be quick and light.
Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "prescient" with "prescient" or "prescient," leading to incorrect pronunciations. The accurate pronunciation is /ˈprɛs.ʃənt/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the meaning and context of "prescient" to aid in proper pronunciation.

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How do you pronounce "prescient" correctly?

The correct pronunciation of "prescient" is /ˈprɛʃ.ənt/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "pres," and the second syllable contains a schwa sound, pronounced like "uh."

What are the common mistakes when pronouncing "prescient"?

Many people mistakenly pronounce "prescient" with a hard "sh" sound, like "prescient" (/ˈprɛʃ.ɪənt/). Remember to use the schwa in the second syllable to avoid this mistake.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "prescient" in American and British English?

No, there is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "prescient" between American and British English; both use /ˈprɛʃ.ənt/. The stress and vowel sounds remain consistent across these dialects.

How many syllables are in the word "prescient"?

The word "prescient" has three syllables: "pres," "cient," and the middle syllable is pronounced as a schwa. This makes it sound like "PREH-shuhnt" when spoken.