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How to pronounce:
similarly
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪmələli
Examples:
The critiques are also at a similarly trite level.
The rest of the country were also similarly disaffected.
Google searches are similarly unfruitful.
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Common mistakes of similarly pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "similarly" as /ˈsɪmɪˌlɛrli/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɪmɪlərli/. Tip: Practice saying "SIM-uh-lər-lee" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Some say "similarly" with a short "i" as in "sit" /sɪm/. The correct sound is a short "i" as in "sim" /ˈsɪm/. Tip: Focus on the "sim" to ensure clarity.
- Missing the "l" sound: Some speakers may omit the "l" sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "similarly" /ˈsɪmɪrli/. The "l" should be clearly pronounced. Tip: Break it down into "SIM-uh-lar" to reinforce the "l" sound.
- Incorrectly blending syllables: Many people blend the syllables too much, making "similarly" sound like /ˈsɪmɪlri/. The syllables should be distinct. Tip: Practice saying each syllable separately before combining them.
- Final "y" sound mispronunciation: Some learners may pronounce the final "y" as a long "ee" /iː/ sound, saying "similarly" as /ˈsɪmɪlɪː/. The correct pronunciation ends with a short "ee" sound /li/. Tip: Emphasize a quick "lee" to get it right.