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How to pronounce:
susceptible
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈseptəbəl
Examples:
He was susceptible to the supernatural.
Sapwood is susceptible to borers.
The nose is susceptible to frostbite.
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Common mistakes of susceptible pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "sus-ˈcept-ible". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "sə-ˈsep-tə-bəl". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the third syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some people pronounce the "c" as a hard "k", saying "sus-ˈkep-tible". In both US and UK English, it should be a soft "s" sound: "sə-ˈsep-tə-bəl". Tip: Focus on the "s" sound at the beginning to avoid this mistake.
- Skipping the vowel sound: Learners often omit the unstressed vowel in the last syllable, saying "sus-cept-ble". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound: "sə-ˈsep-tə-bəl". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa, so practice saying the whole word.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may overly stress the "t" sound, saying "sus-cep-ˈti-ble". The "t" should be softer and less emphasized: "sə-ˈsep-tə-bəl". Tip: Try to blend the "t" sound smoothly into the surrounding syllables for a more natural pronunciation.
- Confusing syllable count: A common error is to say "sus-cept-ible" with only three syllables. The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "sə-ˈsep-tə-bəl". Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable as you pronounce the word to reinforce the correct count.