Start with 'fluhk', opening your mouth slightly.
Move to 'choo', with a rounded lip shape.
End with 'ate', using a long 'ay' sound.
flock-chew-ate
fluck-yoo-ate
fluk-chew-et
Start with 'fluhk', keeping the mouth relaxed.
Next, say 'choo', with a soft 'ch' sound.
Finally, say 'ate', ensuring a clear 't' sound.
flock-chew-ate
fluck-yoo-ate
fluk-chew-et
The first syllable 'fluc' is stressed.
No, you pronounce the 't' clearly.
The 'ch' is like the 'ch' in 'choose'.
To change level, strength, or value frequently.
/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/
A change in amount or level.
/ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪtɪd/
Changed levels frequently.
/ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪtɪŋ/
Changing frequently from high to low.
- stress shifts and a new syllable is added.
- 'ate' changes to 'ated', adding a syllable.
- 'ate' changes to 'ating', making it longer.
Use words like 'calculate' and 'articulate' to master the 'ate' ending.
Remember to stress the first syllable 'fluc' for clarity.
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