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acme
Definition:
(nou) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (nou) the highest point (of something)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈækmi
Examples:
The story soon reached its acme.
It was sympathetic, winning, insistent, pleading, the acme of exhortation.
The school is also the central host for the acme challenge.
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Common mistakes of acme pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-me" instead of the correct "AC-me" /ˈæk.mi/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as /eɪ/ instead of the correct /æ/. This leads to saying "aycm-ee" instead of "acme." Tip: Focus on keeping the first vowel short and open.
- Overemphasizing the "e": A common mistake is to pronounce the final "e" as a separate syllable, resulting in "ac-me" /ˈæk.mi/. Tip: Ensure the "e" is silent, blending it into the preceding syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: People sometimes elongate the "a" sound, saying "ahk-me" instead of "acme" /ˈæk.mi/. Tip: Keep the "a" sound short to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Adding extra sounds: Some may add an unnecessary "y" sound, pronouncing it as "acmee" /ˈæk.miː/. Tip: Stick to the two syllables without adding additional sounds for clarity.