What is the Phonetic Transcription of “Academics”?
Phonetic transcription is a system of symbols used to represent the exact sounds of words. For “academics,” the transcription /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/ indicates four syllables with a primary stress on the third one. The beginning syllable has secondary stress, which subtly influences rhythm and intonation. This allows learners, educators, and linguists to identify not just the letters … Read more