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How to pronounce:
recipient
Definition:
(nou) a person who receives something (nou) the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈsɪpɪənt
Examples:
The guy is the recipient of the mail.
The recipient sends an acknowledgement back to the sender.
They send an unthreatening email to an unsuspecting recipient.
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Common mistakes of recipient pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-CIP-i-ent" /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/. The correct stress is on the third syllable, "re-cip-" /rɪˈsɪp.ɪ.ənt/. Tip: Focus on the "sip" part to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "recipient" with a long "e" sound, saying "ree-CIP-i-ent" /riˈsɪp.i.ənt/. The "e" should be a short vowel sound /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "sit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Skipping syllables: Learners might say "recip-ent" /rɪˈsɪp.ənt/, omitting the middle syllable. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce all three syllables: "re-cip-i-ent."
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some people pronounce the "c" as an "s," saying "re-SIP-i-ent" /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/. The "c" should sound like a "k." Tip: Remember, the "c" in "recipient" is hard, like in "cat."
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: A common mistake is to stress the final syllable, saying "recipi-ENT" /rɪˈsɪp.i.ˈɛnt/. The correct stress is on the third syllable. Tip: Concentrate on the "sip" to maintain the right rhythm.