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specific
Definition:
(nou) a fact about some part (as opposed to general) (nou) a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
Phonetic Transcription:
spəˈsɪfɪk
Examples:
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Common mistakes of specific pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "sif" when pronouncing "specific".
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some speakers skip the vowel in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /spəˈsɪfɪk/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you clearly pronounce the "i" in "specific" as /ɪ/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as /speɪ/ instead of /spə/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Focus on the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable of "specific".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some may stress the last syllable too strongly, saying /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/. The correct pronunciation keeps the final syllable lighter. Tip: Keep the "fic" soft and quick in "specific" to avoid overemphasis.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "specific" with "pacific" due to similar sounds. The pronunciation differs in stress and vowel sounds. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish "specific" /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ from "pacific" /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/.