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adventure
Definition:
(nou) a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈventʃə
Examples:
The adventure was full of excitement.
The most exciting of all adventure activities in Spiti is the Yak safari.
They went on an adventure.
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Common mistakes of adventure pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ad-VENT-ure" instead of "ad-VEN-ture" (ˌædˈvɛn.tʃər in US, ˌədˈvɛn.tʃə in UK). Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel sounds: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "ad" with a short "a" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ad" with a more open vowel sound (ˌædˈvɛn.tʃər in US, ˌədˈvɛn.tʃə in UK). Tip: Practice saying "ad" with a clearer and more pronounced "a."
- Ending sound: Some speakers omit the "tʃ" sound in the final syllable, pronouncing it as "ad-ven-chur." The correct pronunciation includes the "tʃ" sound (ˌædˈvɛn.tʃər in US, ˌədˈvɛn.tʃə in UK). Tip: Focus on articulating the "tʃ" clearly at the end.
- Syllable count: Learners may mistakenly pronounce "adventure" with three syllables, saying "ad-ven-ture." The correct pronunciation has only three syllables (ˌædˈvɛn.tʃər in US, ˌədˈvɛn.tʃə in UK). Tip: Break it down into "ad-ven-ture" to avoid adding an extra syllable.
- Linking sounds: Some may not link the ending of "ad" to the beginning of "ven," resulting in a choppy sound. The correct flow connects the two (ˌædˈvɛn.tʃər in US, ˌədˈvɛn.tʃə in UK). Tip: Practice saying "ad-ven" smoothly together to improve fluency.