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pusillanimous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs
Examples:
You're so pusillanimous and coward.
She is known as a pusillanimous girl.
In some culture, sportspersons are thought to be pusillanimous.
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Common mistakes of pusillanimous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pu-sil-ˈlan-i-mous." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "pu-sil-ˈlan-i-mous" (US: /ˌpjuː.sɪˈlæn.ɪ.məs/, UK: /ˌpjʊ.sɪˈlæn.ɪ.məs/). Tip: Focus on the "lan" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the "u" as in "put" instead of the correct "u" as in "cute" can lead to confusion. The first syllable should sound like "pyu." Tip: Practice saying "pew" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable count: Some may mistakenly pronounce "pusillanimous" with fewer syllables, like "pu-sil-an-i-mous." It has five distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down into "pu-sil-lan-i-mous" to ensure you include all sounds.
- Ending pronunciation: The "mous" ending is often mispronounced as "muss." It should be pronounced as "məs" (US: /məs/, UK: /məs/). Tip: Emphasize the "əs" sound at the end to avoid this mistake.
- Consonant clarity: Some may slur the "s" sounds, making it sound like "pusilaninous." Each "s" must be clear. Tip: Practice saying "silly" followed by "lan" to strengthen the "s" sounds in "pusillanimous."