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relatively
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrelətɪvli
Examples:
Compared to the rest of Namibia, it is relatively underdeveloped.
The web connects the relatively rigid members.
The wing and tail are relatively short and the bill is comparatively long.
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Common mistakes of relatively pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "re-LA-tively." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ (US) and /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "rel" sound to ensure proper stress.
- Missing vowel sounds: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "relativ-ly." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa /ə/ in "relatively." Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to include all vowel sounds.
- Overemphasis on the final syllable: Learners might stress the last syllable too much, saying "relatively" as "relativ-LEE." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/. Tip: Focus on a balanced stress across all syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "t": A common mistake is pronouncing the "t" as a hard sound, resulting in "rel-at-ively." The correct pronunciation features a softer "t" sound: /ˈrɛl.ə.tɪv.li/. Tip: Practice the word in phrases to smooth out the "t" sound.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some speakers divide the syllables incorrectly, saying "re-lat-ively." The correct division is "rel-a-tively," with three distinct syllables. Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable to help with the correct division.