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vivacious
Phonetic Transcription:
vɪˈveɪʃəs
Examples:
However, in her own Sunday strip Fritzi seemed more vivacious and lively.
She was brilliant, vivacious and talented.
They are vivacious and cooperative with a streak of independence.
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Common mistakes of vivacious pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "vivacious" by using the wrong vowel sounds, saying "vi-vay-shus" instead of the correct pronunciation /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the "i" as in "bit" and "a" as in "day."
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "VIVacious." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /vɪˈveɪʃəs/. Tip: Remember that the stress falls on "ve" to sound natural.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "vivashus," skipping the second syllable. The full pronunciation is /vɪˈveɪʃəs/. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly to avoid dropping any sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "cious" ending: Some may pronounce "cious" as "shus," leading to "vivay-shus." The correct ending is /ʃəs/. Tip: Pay attention to the "c" sound, which should be pronounced as "sh."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "vivacious" with "vicarious," leading to mispronunciation. "Vivacious" is /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ while "vicarious" is /vaɪˈkɛərɪəs/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to distinguish their sounds.