Proper Pronunciation Guide

difficulty

[dɪ fə kʌɫ ti]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this word with four distinct syllables. Be sure to pronounce the schwa vowel
    /ə/ in the second syllable [fə].
  • Sustain the final vowel
    /i/ slightly because it is at the end of the word.

Practice Sentence:

 He was having difficulty seeing the road in front of him because of the dense fog.

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