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alignment
Definition:
(nou) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty (nou) the spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines (nou) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac (nou) the act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈlaɪnmənt
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Common mistakes of alignment pronunciation
- Dropping the second syllable: Some learners pronounce "alignment" as "aɪlɪmənt" instead of the correct "əˈlaɪn.mənt". Tip: Emphasize the "line" in "alignment" to ensure the second syllable is clear.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the first syllable, saying "ˈaɪlɪmənt" instead of "əˈlaɪn.mənt". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "line".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "æ" instead of "ə". This leads to "æˈlaɪn.mənt". Tip: Use a schwa sound "ə" for the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the final "t": Learners sometimes pronounce "alignment" with a strong "t" sound, like "əˈlaɪn.mənt" instead of the softer ending. Tip: Keep the final "t" subtle and smooth to sound fluent.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may mix up "alignment" with "alignment" or "alight" due to similar sounds. Tip: Focus on the distinct "line" in "alignment" to differentiate it from other words.