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unorthodox
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌnˈɔːθədɒks
Examples:
I'm including the unorthodox name because of this.
A little unorthodox, but the best solution available at the time.
He is far less tolerant of the unorthodox methods.
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Common mistakes of unorthodox pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "un-OR-tho-dox." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌʌnˈɔr.θə.dɒks/ (US) and /ˌʌnˈɔː.θə.dɒks/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "dox."
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may say "unorthodox" with a short "o" sound, pronouncing it as /ˌʌnˈɔr.θə.dɑks/. The correct pronunciation has an open "o" sound. Tip: Focus on the "or" as in "more."
- Overemphasizing the "th" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "th" too harshly, saying "unor-tho-dox." The "th" should be softer, as in /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" to get the right softness.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some speakers omit the schwa in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˌʌnˈɔr.θo.dox/. The schwa should be present, making it /ˌʌnˈɔr.θə.dɒks/. Tip: Say "sofa" to practice the schwa sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "unorthodox" with "unorthodoxy," misplacing syllables and sounds. "Unorthodox" has four syllables, while "unorthodoxy" has five. Tip: Break the word down into smaller parts to avoid confusion.