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tumultuous
Phonetic Transcription:
tjuːˈmʌltʃʊəs
Examples:
It was tumultuous time in the history of Bengal.
The early years were tumultuous.
He reigned in possibly, the most tumultuous of eras.
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Common mistakes of tumultuous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "tumultuous" as /tuːˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ instead of the correct /tʌˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/. Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper emphasis.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some pronounce "tumultuous" with exaggerated vowel sounds, leading to /tʌˈmʌl.tju.əs/. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the vowels short and clear to maintain the natural flow.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "tumultuous" to three syllables, saying /ˈtuː.məl.tʃu.əs/. Tip: Remember that "tumultuous" has four syllables and practice saying each one distinctly.
- Confusing "tumultuous" with similar words: Some confuse it with "tumult" or "tumultuousness," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the IPA /tʌˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ to distinguish it clearly from related terms.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce the "u" in "tumultuous" as /juː/ instead of /ʌ/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, ensuring the "u" sound is short and not elongated.