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psychological
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
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It puts children at increased risk for mental health problems including anxiety and general psychological maladjustment.
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Common mistakes of psychological pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "psy-cho-ˈlo-gi-cal" instead of the correct "ˌpsy-kə-ˈlɒ-ji-kəl" (UK) or "ˌsaɪ-kə-ˈlɑ-dʒɪ-kəl" (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the fourth syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "o" in "psychological" is often mispronounced as "oʊ" instead of the correct "ə" in the unstressed syllables. This can lead to confusion in pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "psykə" to get the unstressed vowel sound right.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, saying "psy-ˈlo-gi-cal" instead of "ˌpsy-kə-ˈlɒ-ji-kəl" (UK) or "ˌsaɪ-kə-ˈlɑ-dʒɪ-kəl" (US). Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each one clearly.
- Incorrect final syllable: The last syllable is commonly mispronounced as "kəl" instead of the correct "kəl" in both UK and US pronunciations. This can alter the word's clarity. Tip: Focus on the "kəl" sound to maintain accuracy in pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the initial "psy": Learners sometimes say "sai" instead of the correct "sai" in "psychological." This leads to a significant pronunciation error. Tip: Emphasize the "ps" sound at the beginning to start strong.