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How to pronounce:
ailment
Definition:
(nou) an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeɪlmənt
Examples:
The claim is that this will cure the ailment.
Isn't the cure worse than the ailment
The cure could be worse than the ailment.
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Common mistakes of ailment pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ail-MENT." The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈeɪlmənt/ in US and /ˈeɪlmənt/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "ail" loudly to emphasize the correct stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People may pronounce "ailment" with a short "a" sound, like "aelment." The correct pronunciation starts with a long "a" sound, /eɪ/, in both US and UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel length.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some might pronounce the "t" at the end too strongly, sounding like "ailmentt." The "t" should be soft and quick, /ənt/. Tip: Focus on blending the "t" smoothly into the previous sound.
- Omitting the "l" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "l," saying "aimment" instead of "ailment." The "l" is essential and should be clearly pronounced. Tip: Practice by saying "ail" followed by "ment" separately before blending them.
- Mispronouncing the "ment" ending: Learners may pronounce "ment" as /mɛnt/ instead of the correct /mənt/. The vowel sound should be a schwa, making it softer. Tip: Repeat "ment" slowly, focusing on the relaxed vowel sound.