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vertigo
Definition:
(nou) a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ
Examples:
It is the most common cause of vertigo.
The effects of vertigo may be slight.
I noted the feeling of vertigo in the intro.
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Common mistakes of vertigo pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "ver-ˈti-go." This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈvɜːr.tɪ.ɡoʊ" (US) and "ˈvɜː.tɪ.ɡəʊ" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Pronouncing "g" incorrectly: A common mistake is pronouncing the "g" as a hard "g," like in "go." In "vertigo," it should be a soft "g" as in "go." Tip: Focus on the "ɡ" sound at the end, making it soft.
- Forgetting the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "ver-ti-go" instead of "ver-ti-ɡoʊ" (US) or "ver-ti-ɡəʊ" (UK). Tip: Ensure you include the unstressed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Learners often exaggerate the vowel sounds, making them too long. The correct pronunciation has shorter vowel sounds: "ˈvɜːr.tɪ.ɡoʊ" (US) and "ˈvɜː.tɪ.ɡəʊ" (UK). Tip: Keep vowel sounds concise to sound natural.
- Ignoring syllable division: Some people run the syllables together, saying "vertigo" as one smooth word. It's important to clearly pronounce each syllable: "ˈvɜːr.tɪ.ɡoʊ" (US) and "ˈvɜː.tɪ.ɡəʊ" (UK). Tip: Pause slightly between syllables to improve clarity.