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simultaneous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəs
Examples:
The accident was simultaneous.
It's nearly simultaneous with the ignition of the engines.
A salvo is the simultaneous discharge of artillery or firearms.
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Common mistakes of simultaneous pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "si-mul-ˈta-ne-ous" instead of the correct "ˌsi-mul-ˈteɪ-ni-əs". Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "simultaneous" is often mispronounced as a short "a" sound, leading to "sim-ul-ˈta-nee-us". The correct pronunciation is "ˌsi-mul-ˈteɪ-ni-əs". Tip: Remember that the "a" here sounds like "ay".
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may drop the "u" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈsim-ta-ne-ous". This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly: "si-mul-tan-e-ous".
- Final syllable weakness: Many pronounce the last syllable as "us" rather than the correct "əs", leading to "simultane-us". Tip: Ensure the final syllable is soft and unstressed: "ˌsi-mul-ˈteɪ-ni-əs".
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some learners overly stress the "t" in "simultaneous", saying "simul-ˈtane-ous". The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˌsi-mul-ˈteɪ-ni-əs". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the following vowel sound.