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adjutant
Definition:
(nou) an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer (nou) large Indian stork with a military gait
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈædʒʊtənt
Examples:
He became adjutant of the battalion.
He served in the War of 1812 with the rank of adjutant.
The Captain is the Major's silent, stoic adjutant and bodyguard.
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Common mistakes of adjutant pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people stress the second syllable, saying "ad-ˈju-tant". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈadʒ.ʊ.tənt". Tip: Practice saying "AD-jutant" to emphasize the correct stress.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce the "a" in "adjutant" as "æ" (as in "cat") instead of "æ" (as in "cat"). The correct pronunciation uses the "æ" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "j" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "j" sound, pronouncing it as "adutant". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the "j" sound, pronounced as "ˈadʒ". Tip: Practice the "j" sound by saying "jump" before "adjutant".
- Confusing the syllables: Some might say "ad-ju-ˈtant", placing stress incorrectly on the last syllable. The correct syllable breakdown is "ˈadʒ.ʊ.tənt", with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable to reinforce the correct rhythm.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners may pronounce the final "t" too strongly, saying "adjutant" with a hard "t" sound. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "ˈadʒ.ʊ.tənt". Tip: Say the word slowly to focus on a gentle final "t".