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social

Definition:

(nou) a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈsəʊʃəl

Examples:

They are the core of the social community of the game.

This was for the general social betterment of the community.

The urge for communication is instinctive in social man.

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Common mistakes of social pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "social" with an "oʊ" sound as in "go," leading to "soʊʃəl." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the "o" as in "hot" to achieve the correct sound /ˈsoʊʃəl/ (US) or /ˈsəʊʃəl/ (UK).
Stress misplacement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "so-CIAL" instead of "SOCIAL." This changes the word's rhythm. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with /ˈsoʊ/ (US) or /ˈsəʊ/ (UK).
Overemphasis on the "c": Some may pronounce "social" with a hard "k" sound, resulting in "so-kial." This is incorrect. Tip: The "c" should be soft, pronounced as "sh," resulting in /ʃ/ in both variants.
Missing the "a" sound: A frequent error is omitting the "a" sound, leading to "so-shul." This alters the pronunciation. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "a" as in "cat," creating /ˈsoʊʃəl/ (US) or /ˈsəʊʃəl/ (UK).
Incorrect final syllable: Some learners may say "social" with an unclear final syllable, sounding like "so-shul." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Clearly articulate the final syllable, ensuring it sounds like /əl/ in both pronunciations.

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How do you pronounce "social" in American English?

In American English, "social" is pronounced as /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ with the primary stress on the first syllable. The "o" sounds like "oh," and the "c" is pronounced as "sh."

What is the British pronunciation of "social"?

In British English, "social" is pronounced /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/, with the primary stress still on the first syllable. The "o" here sounds more like "oh" as well, but with a slightly different vowel quality compared to American English.

How many syllables are in the word "social"?

The word "social" has two syllables: "so" and "cial." You can break it down as /ˈsoʊ/ + /ʃəl/ in American English or /ˈsəʊ/ + /ʃəl/ in British English.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "social"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying it as "so-cial" instead of "so-cial." Remember to emphasize the first syllable to pronounce "social" correctly.