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subtlety
Definition:
(nou) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude (nou) the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsʌtlti
Examples:
But it ignores the subtlety of the building.
The point is made with subtlety in the introduction.
They completely miss the subtlety of the game.
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Common mistakes of subtlety pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "SUB-tle-ty". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ˈsʌtəlti/ (US) or /ˈsʌtəlti/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "subtlety" with emphasis on "tle".
- Overpronouncing the "b": Some people pronounce the "b" in "subtlety", creating an unnecessary sound. The "b" is silent, so it should sound like /ˈsʌtəlti/. Tip: Focus on blending the "s" and "u" smoothly without a pause for the "b".
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners often mispronounce the second syllable, saying "tle" as /tle/. The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound, making it /təl/. Tip: Practice saying "subtlety" slowly, emphasizing the soft "təl".
- Mispronouncing the final "ty": Some may say "subtle-tee" with a clear "ee" sound, which is incorrect. The correct final sound is a soft "ti", pronounced as /ti/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle ending clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Students might confuse "subtlety" with "subtle", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Subtle" is pronounced /ˈsʌtl/, while "subtlety" retains the "t" sound. Tip: Practice both words separately to distinguish their sounds.