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scenario
Definition:
(nou) an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work) (nou) a setting for a work of art or literature (nou) a postulated sequence of possible events
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪˈnɑːrɪəʊ
Examples:
It is the first scenario in the article.
The main scenario is the following.
The play scenario is not the same.
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Common mistakes of scenario pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "scen-AR-io" [səˈnɛr.i.oʊ] (US) or [səˈnɑː.ri.əʊ] (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "sce-" [ˈsɪn] in both variants.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the "e" in "scenario" as a short "e" sound, leading to "scen-eh-ario". Tip: Use the correct vowel sound [ɛ] in "sce-" [ˈsɪn] for clarity.
- Silent letters: Some may pronounce the "c" in "scenario" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "skenario". Tip: Recognize that the "c" is soft, pronounced as "s" [səˈnɛr.i.oʊ] (US) or [səˈnɑː.ri.əʊ] (UK).
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners sometimes add extra emphasis to the last syllable, saying "scenari-OH". Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick: "io" should blend smoothly without added stress.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce "scenario" with a long "a" sound, saying "scen-AIR-io". Tip: Use a short "a" sound [ɛ] in the second syllable to maintain the word's proper rhythm and flow.