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sincerely
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪnˈsɪəli
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Common mistakes of sincerely pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sin-ˈsere-ly". This is wrong; the correct stress is on the third syllable: "sɪn-ˈsɪr-li". Tip: Remember to emphasize "sire" in "sincerely".
- Dropping the "s": A common mistake is to omit the "s" sound at the beginning, pronouncing it as "in-ˈsere-ly". This alters the word entirely. Tip: Always start with the "s" sound, as in "sincerely".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "i" in the second syllable incorrectly, saying "sɪn-ˈsɛr-ly". The correct pronunciation uses a more closed sound: "sɪn-ˈsɪr-ly". Tip: Focus on keeping the "i" sound clear, like in "sit".
- Mispronouncing the ending: It's common to hear "sincerely" pronounced with an unclear ending, such as "sɪn-ˈsɪr-lee". The "ly" should be pronounced distinctly. Tip: Practice saying "lee" clearly at the end for better clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some learners may overpronounce the "l" sound, making it sound like "sɪn-ˈsɪr-lə". The correct ending is a simple "li". Tip: Keep the "l" soft and smooth, blending it into the ending.