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superficial
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃəl
Examples:
The rest is superficial and transient.
The rumor was fake and superficial.
At the bottom are superficial parts of the dermis.
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Common mistakes of superficial pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce the first syllable as "su" instead of the correct "su" (ˌsuː.pərˈfɪʃ.əl). Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, as in "too."
- Stress placement error: Some place stress incorrectly on the second syllable "per" instead of the correct first syllable "su." Tip: Remember that "superficial" has primary stress on "su" (ˈsuː) and secondary stress on "per" (ˌpər).
- Missing the "h" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "h" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "superficial" instead of "superficial." Tip: Ensure to pronounce "h" clearly in "h" (ˈsuː.pərˈfɪʃ.əl).
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some learners stress the last syllable too much, saying "superficial" instead of "superficial." Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick, as it is less stressed.
- Confusing "sh" and "s" sounds: Some pronounce the "sh" as "s," saying "superficial" instead of the correct "superficial." Tip: Practice the "sh" sound by comparing it to words like "shoe" and "ship."