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tolerate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɒləreɪt
Examples:
Are we, the netizens of the cyberspace, gonna tolerate this
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Common mistakes of tolerate pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "tol-ˈer-ate" instead of the correct "ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt" (UK) or "ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: People often say "tolerate" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "tah-luh-rate." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound "ə" in the second syllable. Tip: Practice saying "tɒl.ə.reɪt" (UK) or "tɑː.lə.reɪt" (US) slowly to master the vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the final "t": Some learners may pronounce the last "t" too harshly, making it sound like "tolerat." The correct pronunciation ends softly with "t." Tip: Ensure the "t" is clear but not overly stressed, as in "tolerate."
- Ignoring the syllable count: Some may say "tolerate" with only two syllables, like "tol-rate." The word has three syllables: "ˈtɒl.ə.reɪt" (UK) or "ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt" (US). Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts to improve clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "tolerate" with "tolerant," leading to mispronunciation. "Tolerate" has a different rhythm and stress pattern. Tip: Remember that "tolerate" focuses on the first syllable, while "tolerant" shifts the stress.