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quintessentially
Definition:
(nou) the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies (nou) the purest and most concentrated essence of something (nou) the most typical example or representative of a type
Phonetic Transcription:
kwɪnˈtesns
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Common mistakes of quintessentially pronunciation
- Silent "t": Some may pronounce "quintessentially" with a pronounced "t" sound, saying "kwin-tuh-sen-shuh-lee." The correct pronunciation is /ˌkwɪn.təˈsɛn.ʃə.li/ in US and /ˌkwɪn.təˈsɛn.ʃəl.i/ in UK. Tip: Remember that the "t" is not emphasized in this word.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is placing stress incorrectly, such as "kwin-tuh-sen-CHAL-ee." The primary stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌkwɪn.təˈsɛn.ʃə.li/. Tip: Focus on stressing the "sɛn" part to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners may overemphasize every syllable, leading to "KWIN-tuh-SEN-chuh-lee." This disrupts the flow. The correct rhythm is more fluid. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly, keeping syllable emphasis balanced.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "e" in "sential" can be mispronounced as a long "e," leading to "kwin-tuh-sin-tee-lee." The correct sound is /ˈsɛn/, as in "send." Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "quintessentially" with an elongated "i," saying "kwin-tuh-sen-chal-ee." The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound before the "ally." Tip: Practice saying "sɛn" quickly to maintain the correct vowel length.