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How to pronounce:
sufficient
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈfɪʃnt
Examples:
That alone is sufficient enough to dispute the originality of the article.
The evidence is sufficient enough for this to be confidently called a hoax.
The vantage point from the Adler Planetarium is sufficient enough.
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Common mistakes of sufficient pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "suf-ˈfɪ-shənt" instead of the correct "suf-ˈfɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "sufficient" with a short "i" sound, as in "suf-ˈfɪt" instead of the correct "suf-ˈfɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" sound in the second syllable to maintain accuracy.
- Silent letters: Learners sometimes mispronounce the "c" in "sufficient", saying "suf-ˈɪʃənt" instead of the correct "suf-ˈfɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Be aware that the "c" is pronounced as "ʃ" in this word.
- Ending sound: Some speakers may drop the final "ənt" sound, resulting in "suf-ˈfɪʃ" instead of "suf-ˈfɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Practice the full ending to ensure clarity and completeness in your pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is to overly emphasize the first syllable, leading to "ˈsʌf-ɪ-shənt" instead of "suf-ˈfɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Keep the first syllable light and ensure the stress is on the third syllable for proper pronunciation.