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alabaster
Definition:
(nou) a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving (nou) a hard compact kind of calcite (nou) a very light white
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæləbɑːstə
Examples:
He is buried in an alabaster tomb in the north aisle.
On the walls are alabaster memorials and timber Stations of the Cross.
The alabaster font is in the form of an angel holding a shell.
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Common mistakes of alabaster pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "a-la-BA-ster" instead of "AL-a-baster" (ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər in US, ˈæl.ə.bɑː.stə in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in the first syllable is often mispronounced as "ah" instead of "æ". This leads to saying "ah-labaster" instead of "alabaster". Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the correct "æ" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce the "t" in "alabaster" too strongly, saying "alabast-er". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is with a softer "t" sound. Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between syllables.
- Ignoring the schwa: The second syllable may be pronounced too clearly as "a" instead of the schwa sound "ə". This results in "a-labaster". Tip: Practice the sound in unstressed syllables, like in "sofa" to get comfortable with schwa.
- Dropping the final "r": In non-rhotic accents, the final "r" may be dropped, leading to "alabaste". This is common in some UK pronunciations. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly when speaking in rhotic accents.