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tranquility
Definition:
(nou) a disposition free from stress or emotion (nou) an untroubled state; free from disturbances (nou) a state of peace and quiet
Phonetic Transcription:
trænˈkwɪlɪti
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Common mistakes of tranquility pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tran-ˈkwil-i-ty". The correct stress falls on the third syllable: "tran-ˌkwil-ˈi-ty". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people mispronounce "tranquility" by using a short "i" sound in the last syllable, resulting in "tran-quil-i-ty". The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound: "tran-quil-i-ty". Tip: Practice saying "tranquil" to help with the vowel sound.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "tran-ˈkwil-ty". This reduces the word to three syllables instead of four. Tip: Break down the word into syllables: "tran-quil-i-ty".
- Incorrect vowel in the first syllable: Some learners pronounce the first syllable as "trang" instead of "tran". This leads to "trang-ˌkwil-i-ty". The correct pronunciation uses the short "a" sound: "tran". Tip: Focus on the "a" sound as in "cat" for accuracy.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some people overemphasize the "q" sound, saying "tran-kwil-i-ty" with a hard "k" sound. The correct pronunciation is softer: "tran-quil-i-ty". Tip: Practice saying "quilt" to achieve a softer "qu" sound.