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How to pronounce:
unsatisfactory
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri
Examples:
The results were unsatisfactory.
In particular, the treatment of activity is unsatisfactory.
Most of the experiments are unsatisfactory and impractical.
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Common mistakes of unsatisfactory pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the third, saying "un-sa-ˈtis-fac-to-ry". The correct pronunciation is "ˌʌn-sæt-ɪ-ˈsfæk-tə-ri". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the third syllable for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" as in "cat" instead of the schwa sound. The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: "ˌʌn-sæt-ɪ-ˈsfæk-tə-ri". Tip: Practice the schwa sound to improve your pronunciation.
- Overemphasis on "uns": Learners often stress "uns" too much, making it sound like "ˈʌn-sat-is-fac-to-ry". The correct stress pattern is "ˌʌn-sæt-ɪ-ˈsfæk-tə-ri". Tip: Remember that "uns" is less stressed compared to the following syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some may say "unsatisfactory" with a soft "t", sounding like "unsat-is-fac-ˈtory". The correct pronunciation has a clear "t": "ˌʌn-sæt-ɪ-ˈsfæk-tə-ri". Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced sharply to sound more natural.
- Ignoring the "ory" ending: Some might drop the ending altogether, saying "unsatisfactory" as "unsatisfactory". The correct form includes the "ory" sound: "ˌʌn-sæt-ɪ-ˈsfæk-tə-ri". Tip: Practice saying the full ending to complete the word properly.