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psychologically
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
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Common mistakes of psychologically pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "psy-cho-'lo-gi-cal". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable, as in "psy-cho-lo-'gi-cal" [ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl] (UK) and [ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl] (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the fourth syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "psychologically" with a short "i" sound, saying "psy-cho-log-i-cal". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound [ə] in the unstressed syllables, as in "psy-cho-lo-gi-cal". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle vowel sounds.
- Missing syllables: Learners often omit the "o" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "psy-chologically". The accurate form is "psy-cho-logically" with all syllables pronounced clearly. Tip: Break the word down into syllables to ensure each part is pronounced.
- Final "ally" sound: Some people mispronounce the ending, saying "psycholog-ically" without the "i". The correct pronunciation includes the "i" sound, as in "psychologically" [ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i] (UK) and [ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i] (US). Tip: Practice the full word to reinforce the correct ending.
- Overemphasizing consonants: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "g" sound, saying "psycholog-ically" with a hard "g". The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "psychologically". Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between the syllables to avoid harsh consonant sounds.