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upbeat
Definition:
(nou) a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous (nou) an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʌpbiːt
Examples:
Magical girl stories tend to the upbeat and the cheerful.
The song is very upbeat and positive.
He was upbeat in the summer of 1925.
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Common mistakes of upbeat pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "up-ˈbeat". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈup-beat". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "up" when pronouncing "upbeat".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common error is to pronounce "upbeat" as "ˈupbt". This skips the vowel sound between the "b" and "t". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "e" clearly to maintain the flow of the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "upbeat" with a long "u" sound, like "ūpbeat". The correct pronunciation uses a short "u": "ʌp". Tip: Practice saying "up" separately to ensure the short vowel sound is clear in "upbeat".
- Incorrect syllable division: Some learners may incorrectly divide the word as "up-beat" with a pause. The correct division is "upbeat" as one fluid word. Tip: Say "upbeat" smoothly to reinforce that it is a single word rather than two separate parts.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A mistake is pronouncing "upbeat" with a hard "t" sound, like saying "upbeet". The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ˈup-beat". Tip: Focus on the "at" sound to avoid the hard "t" ending.