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unselfish
Phonetic Transcription:
ʌnˈselfɪʃ
Examples:
The generous men, the unselfish men, are the men we left behind.
Adding it to the wiki at the time was highly unselfish.
They are always unselfish and honest with each other.
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Common mistakes of unselfish pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "unselfish" as /ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃ/ instead of /ˈʌnˌsɛlfɪʃ/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "un" for clarity.
- Omitting the "n": A common mistake is to drop the "n," pronouncing it as "uselfish." This alters the meaning and makes it sound incorrect. Tip: Practice saying the "un" clearly to avoid this error.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce the "u" in "unselfish" as /juː/ instead of /ʌ/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup," to ensure accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the "l": Learners sometimes pronounce the "l" in "selfish" too softly, making it sound like "sef-fish." This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Emphasize the "l" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Blending sounds: Some people blend the sounds together, saying "unselfish" too quickly and slurring the syllables. This can make the word hard to recognize. Tip: Practice saying it slowly, breaking it into parts: "un-self-ish."