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How to pronounce:
visceral
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪsərəl
Examples:
It's purely visceral, as the majority of these responses are.
The effect was visceral and totally immersive.
His work focuses on the visceral factors.
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Common mistakes of visceral pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "vis-ˈcer-al". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈvɪs.ər.əl". Tip: Focus on saying "VIS-ceral" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "visceral" with a long "i" sound, like "vaɪs-ər-əl". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": "ˈvɪs.ər.əl". Tip: Practice with words like "bit" to get the short "i" sound right.
- Skipping syllables: It's common to hear "visceral" pronounced as "ˈvɪs-ral", omitting the middle syllable. The full pronunciation includes all three syllables: "ˈvɪs.ər.əl". Tip: Break the word down into parts to ensure you pronounce every syllable.
- Confusing vowel reduction: Some speakers may pronounce the second syllable too strongly, saying "vis-ˈCER-al". The "e" in the second syllable is reduced to a schwa: "ə". Tip: Remember to soften the "er" sound in the middle syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A frequent mistake is pronouncing the "c" as a hard "k", resulting in "ˈvɪs-kər-əl". The "c" should be soft, pronounced as "s": "ˈvɪs.ər.əl". Tip: Think of words like "city" to practice the soft "c" sound.