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spontaneity
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌspɒntəˈnɪəti
Examples:
The qualities most emphasized are spontaneity and improvisation.
Most of his work concentrated on spontaneity of love and the solitude of nature.
The meeting has spontaneity.
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Common mistakes of spontaneity pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "spontaneity" as /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.ə.ti/ instead of /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing "spontaneity" as /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.ti/. This leads to a misunderstanding of the word. Tip: Practice breaking it down into four distinct syllables: "spon-tan-e-i-ty."
- Vowel confusion: Some might confuse the vowel sounds in "spontaneity," pronouncing it as /spɒn.təˈnɛ.ɪ.ti/ instead of /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/. This can change the word's clarity. Tip: Focus on the "neigh" sound in the third syllable.
- Overemphasis on the first syllable: Learners sometimes stress the first syllable too much, saying "SPON-taneity." This can sound awkward. Tip: Ensure the first syllable is light and the third syllable is emphasized.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "ty" instead of "ity," saying "spontaneity" as /spɒn.təˈneɪ.ti/. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Practice ending with a clear "ity" sound, ensuring all syllables are pronounced.