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vigorous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪɡərəs
Examples:
As a man he was upright, vigorous and energetic.
As a man he was upright, vigorous and energetic, if somewhat irascible.
The debate is vigorous and broad.
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Common mistakes of vigorous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable as "vi-GOR-ous" /vɪˈɡɔrəs/ (US) or /ˈvɪɡərəs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "VIG-or-ous" /ˈvɪɡərəs/.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce the first syllable as "vee" instead of "vig" /vɪg/. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in "vigorous" to maintain clarity.
- Omitting the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce it as "vi-or-ous" /vaɪˈɔrəs/. The "g" is essential for the correct pronunciation. Tip: Emphasize the "g" sound to properly articulate "vigorous."
- Mispronouncing the "ous": Some may say "ous" as "us" /əs/, which alters the word's sound. Tip: Pronounce "ous" clearly as /əs/ to ensure you say "vigorous" correctly.
- Syllable reduction: Some speakers may reduce the third syllable, saying "vig-or-us" /ˈvɪɡərs/. This affects the word's rhythm. Tip: Clearly pronounce all three syllables: "VIG-or-ous" /ˈvɪɡərəs/ to maintain its energetic tone.