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vulnerability
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvʌlnərəbəl
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Common mistakes of vulnerability pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vulner-ˈa-bility". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌvʌl.nəˈrɪ.bəl.ɪ.ti". Tip: Remember to emphasize "rɪ" when pronouncing "vulnerability".
- Mispronouncing the "v" sound: Some people may pronounce "vulnerability" with a "w" sound, as in "wulnerability". The initial sound should be a clear "v" as in "v". Tip: Practice saying "v" by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip.
- Overlooking the "b" sound: Learners sometimes skip the "b" in "vulnerability", pronouncing it as "vulner-ˈa-ility". The "b" is important and should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Break the word down into syllables to ensure you include every sound.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: The second syllable is often mispronounced as "nə" instead of the correct "nə". The schwa sound is soft and unstressed. Tip: Practice saying unstressed vowels by using the word "sofa" to recognize the schwa sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "vulnerability" with hard vowel sounds, like "vul-ner-ˈa-bility". The correct vowels are softer: "ˌvʌl.nəˈrɪ.bəl.ɪ.ti". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle vowel sounds in the word.