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achievement
Definition:
(nou) the action of accomplishing something
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈtʃiːvmənt
Examples:
Assess the achievement of the acquisition goal.
The best achievement in the game is winning the double.
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Common mistakes of achievement pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈchieve-ment". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ə-ˈtʃiːv-mənt". Tip: Practice saying "achievement" slowly, focusing on the stress pattern.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Some pronounce the "ch" too forcefully, leading to "a-ˈtʃiːv-ment". The "ch" should be softer, as in "tʃ". Tip: Try saying "achieve" first, then add "ment" to smooth the transition.
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "a-ˈtʃiːv-ment". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: "ə-ˈtʃiːv-mənt". Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, relaxed sound, like "uh".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce the "ie" in "achievement" too short, saying "ə-ˈtʃiv-ment". The vowel should be long: "iː". Tip: Practice elongating the "i" sound to maintain clarity in the word.
- Mispronouncing the final "ment": A common mistake is to say "a-ˈtʃiːv-ment" without a clear "m" sound. The "ment" should be pronounced distinctly as "mənt". Tip: Break the word into two parts: "achieve" and "ment" to ensure clarity.