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How to pronounce:
recently
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈriːsəntli
Examples:
The inscription was recently defaced.
The conflict has subsided recently.
The interior of the church was recently refurbished.
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Common mistakes of recently pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "RE-cently" instead of the correct "RE-cently" (/ˈriː.sənt.li/ in US, /ˈriː.sənt.li/ in UK). Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "recently" with a short "e" sound, as in "red," instead of the correct long "ee" sound. Tip: Practice saying "ree" to ensure you use the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasis on the "t": Learners might overemphasize the "t" in "recently," making it sound like "re-sent-ly." This can disrupt the flow. Tip: Blend the sounds smoothly to maintain natural rhythm.
- Missing the "ly" ending: Some speakers drop the "ly" ending, saying "recent" instead of "recently." This changes the meaning of the word. Tip: Always include the "ly" to convey the adverbial form accurately.
- Incorrect syllable count: Beginners may miscount the syllables, pronouncing it as having only two syllables instead of three. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "re-cent-ly" to reinforce the correct syllable structure.