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verbosity
Definition:
(nou) an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
Phonetic Transcription:
vɜːˈbɒsɪti
Examples:
It's not really the verbosity and that is the problem.
The story contains verbosity.
Further, the clumsy verbosity is needless.
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Common mistakes of verbosity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable as in "ver-ˈbosity". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ver-ˌbosity". Tip: Practice saying "ver-ˌbosity" slowly to emphasize the right syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "ver" like "her". The correct pronunciation is "ver" as in "very" /ˈvɜr/ (US) or /ˈvɜː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "e" sound to avoid confusion.
- Syllable count: Miscounting syllables is common, with some saying "ver-bos-i-ty" instead of the correct "ver-ˌbosity". The word has four syllables. Tip: Clap out the syllables: ver-bos-i-ty to reinforce the correct count.
- Final "ty" sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "tee" instead of "tē". The correct pronunciation is "ty" as in "city" /ti/ (US) or /tɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice with similar words to master the ending sound.
- Linking sounds: Learners often disconnect the syllables, making it sound choppy. The correct flow is more fluid: "ver-ˌbosity". Tip: Say the word in a smooth, continuous manner to improve fluency.