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How to pronounce:
unhealthy
Phonetic Transcription:
ʌnˈhelθi
Examples:
It's unhealthy and unwholesome.
They look awfully unhealthy.
Any combination of the above is unhealthy.
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Common mistakes of unhealthy pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "un-'healthy" instead of the correct "'un-healthy". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/.
- Mispronouncing "h": A common mistake is to omit the "h" sound, pronouncing it as "un-'ealthy". This can change the word's clarity. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "h" sound, as in /h/ in IPA.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sound in "un" and say "on-healthy" instead of "un-healthy". Tip: Practice the short "u" sound /ʌ/ to distinguish it from the long "o" sound /oʊ/.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Learners sometimes exaggerate the "th" sound, saying "un-healthy" with a prolonged "th". Tip: The "th" should be soft and quick, as represented in IPA /θ/, not overly drawn out.
- Dropping the final "y": Some might say "unhealthy" as "unhealth" without pronouncing the final "y". Tip: Always include the "y" sound at the end, ensuring it sounds like /i/ in IPA.