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tropical

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈtrɒpɪkəl

Examples:

The climate of the Gambia is tropical.

Its climate is tropical and semiarid.

The weather in tropical is dank and hot.

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Common mistakes of tropical pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "trop-ˈi-cal". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtrɒp-ɪ-kəl" (UK) and "ˈtrɑː-pɪ-kəl" (US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel as "oʊ" instead of "ɒ" or "ɑː". This leads to saying "troh-pi-kal" instead of "trɒp-ɪ-kəl" (UK) or "trɑː-pɪ-kəl" (US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "ah" in "father".
Skipping the middle syllable: Some people might pronounce "tropical" as "ˈtrɒp-kəl" or "ˈtrɑː-pəl", omitting the "i" sound. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Make sure to articulate all three syllables clearly: "trɒp-ɪ-kəl" (UK) or "trɑː-pɪ-kəl" (US).
Overemphasizing the "i": Learners sometimes stress the "i" too much, saying "trˈo-pi-kəl". The correct pronunciation has a softer "i" sound. Tip: Keep the "i" light, as in "trɒp-ɪ-kəl" (UK) or "trɑː-pɪ-kəl" (US).
Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "tropical" with "tropic", pronouncing it as "ˈtrɒp-ɪk" (UK) or "ˈtrɑː-pɪk" (US). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "tropical" has an extra syllable, making it "trɒp-ɪ-kəl" (UK) or "trɑː-pɪ-kəl" (US).

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "tropical" in American English?

In American English, "tropical" is pronounced as /ˈtrɑː.pɪ.kəl/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "trop," which sounds like "trop" in "trophy."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "tropical" between American and British English?

Yes, in British English, "tropical" is pronounced as /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/. The difference lies in the vowel sound of the first syllable, where British English uses a short "o" sound, similar to "lot."

What is the correct syllable breakdown for "tropical"?

The word "tropical" has three syllables: "trop-i-cal." You can break it down as "trop" (like "stop"), "i" (a short "i" sound), and "cal" (which sounds like "kul").

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "tropical"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "trop-i-cal" with stress on the second syllable instead of the first. Remember to emphasize the "trop" to pronounce it correctly.