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academic
Definition:
(nou) an educator who works at a college or university
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌækəˈdemɪk
Examples:
The academic environment of the school is very inspiring and motivating.
The school made amark in the academic history in the district and nationally.
That is not academic dispassion.
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Common mistakes of academic pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ac-a-ˈdem-ic". This is wrong. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌak-ə-ˈdɛm-ɪk" (US), "ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "dem" part.
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce the first vowel as "e" instead of "a", saying "e-kə-ˈdem-ic". This alters the word's clarity. The first syllable should sound like "ak". Tip: Practice saying "ak" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Silent letters: Some learners mistakenly pronounce the "c" in "academic", resulting in "ak-a-ˈkem-ic". This is incorrect. The "c" is silent in this context. Tip: Focus on the "d" sound to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasis on syllables: A common error is overemphasizing the syllables, leading to a choppy sound like "ˈa-kə-ˈdem-ik". This disrupts fluency. The pronunciation should flow smoothly: "ˌak-ə-ˈdɛm-ɪk" (US), "ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word in a rhythm to enhance fluency.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some learners pronounce the ending as "ik" instead of "ick", saying "aca-ˈdem-ik". The correct ending is "ɪk" in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtle differences in the ending sound.