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How to pronounce:
traumatic
Phonetic Transcription:
trɔːˈmætɪk
Examples:
The accident was traumatic for everyone.
A traumatic accident should be the acid test in the evolution of clotting.
The embrace was brief and traumatic.
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Common mistakes of traumatic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tra-ˈmat-ic" instead of the correct "ˈtrau-mat-ic". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common error is to pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "tra-ˈmat-ik". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick to maintain the flow of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may say "tra-ˈmæt-ic" with a short "a" sound. The correct pronunciation is with a diphthong "au" as in "ˈtrau-mat-ic". Tip: Practice saying "trout" to get the correct "au" sound.
- Skipping the middle syllable: A frequent mistake is to say "tra-mat-ic" without the first syllable, losing the word's meaning. Tip: Always pronounce all three syllables clearly: "tra-u-mat-ic".
- Confusing with similar words: Some learners mix up "traumatic" with "dramatic", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the initial "tr" sound in "traumatic" versus the "dr" in "dramatic".