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sesquipedalian
Definition:
(nou) a very long word (a foot and a half long)
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By the way, sesquipedalian means to use a larger vocabulary.
He is a sesquipedalian, but has the intellectual depth of a chipmunk.
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Common mistakes of sesquipedalian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable. The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pəˈdeɪ.li.ən/ (US) and /ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˈdeɪ.li.ən/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "deɪ" when pronouncing "sesquipedalian."
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the "u" in "sesquipedalian" as a short "u" sound. It should be pronounced as a short "i" sound /ˌsɛs.kwɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "kwɪ" to get comfortable with the vowel sound.
- Syllable count: People often undercount the syllables in "sesquipedalian," saying it has only four. It actually has six syllables: /ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pəˈdeɪ.li.ən/. Tip: Break it down into smaller parts when practicing.
- Ending sound: The final "an" in "sesquipedalian" can be mispronounced as "uhn" instead of the correct "ən." The correct pronunciation is /ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pəˈdeɪ.li.ən/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "ən" clearly at the end.
- Speed of pronunciation: Some learners rush through the word, making it difficult to understand. Pronouncing "sesquipedalian" slowly helps maintain clarity. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure each syllable is clear.