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secular
Definition:
(nou) someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsekjʊlə
Examples:
Iljumun is the boundary between the spiritual world and the secular world.
The Kama Sutra is now perhaps the most prolific secular text in the world.
The aim is secular and for the general public.
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Common mistakes of secular pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "se-ˈcu-lar". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsɛk.jə.lər" in US English and "ˈsɛk.jʊ.lə" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is overly stretching the vowel sounds, leading to "se-cue-lar". The correct pronunciation uses shorter, clearer vowel sounds: "ˈsɛk.jə.lər" (US) and "ˈsɛk.jʊ.lə" (UK). Tip: Keep vowel sounds crisp and concise.
- Dropping sounds: Some may drop the "j" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈse.kə.lər". This omits the necessary glide between the first and second syllables. Tip: Practice the transition to ensure the "j" sound is included.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "secular" with "secularism" or "secularity", altering the pronunciation. "Secular" is pronounced "ˈsɛk.jə.lər" (US) and "ˈsɛk.jʊ.lə" (UK), while the others have different stress patterns. Tip: Familiarize yourself with each word's unique stress to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some pronounce the last syllable as "lar" instead of "lər" or "lə". The correct pronunciation ends with a schwa sound, "ˈsɛk.jə.lər" (US) and "ˈsɛk.jʊ.lə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the final syllable softly to capture the correct sound.