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viciousness
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪʃəs
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Common mistakes of viciousness pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vi-CIOUS-ness" /vɪˈʃəsnəs/. Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable, as in "VI-cious-ness" /ˈvɪʃəsnəs/.
- Ignoring vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "viciousness" with a flat "i" sound, like "vishusness." Tip: Remember that the first syllable has a clear "i" sound /vɪ/, not /vɪː/.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sounds: Learners often pronounce "viciousness" with exaggerated "s" sounds, making it sound like "vishusness." Tip: Keep the "s" sounds subtle; they should blend smoothly into the surrounding vowels.
- Omitting the "u" sound: Some speakers may drop the "u" in the second syllable, saying "vishness." Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "u" clearly as /ʃəs/ to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Confusing it with similar words: It's common to mix "viciousness" with "viscousness." Tip: Pay attention to the context and the distinct sounds, especially the "i" in "viciousness" /ˈvɪʃəsnəs/ versus the "i" in "viscousness" /ˈvɪskəsnəs/.