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alumni
Definition:
(nou) a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈlʌmnəs
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Common mistakes of alumni pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "alumni" with the stress on the second syllable, saying /əˈlʌm.ni/. The correct stress is on the last syllable for US /əˈlʌm.naɪ/ and UK /əˈlʌm.ni/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the last part, "ni."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers use a short "u" sound, saying "alumni" as /əˈlʌm.ni/. The correct pronunciation features a long "i" sound in US English /əˈlʌm.naɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "I" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding extra syllables: A common error is pronouncing "alumni" with four syllables, like /əˈlʌm.ɪ.ni/. The correct forms have only three syllables in US /əˈlʌm.naɪ/ and UK /əˈlʌm.ni/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to avoid extra syllables.
- Mispronouncing "ni": Some people pronounce the final "ni" as /ni/, making it sound like "knee." The correct pronunciation is more like "nai" in US /əˈlʌm.naɪ/. Tip: Think of the word "my" to get the right ending sound.
- Confusing with "alumna": It's easy to mix up "alumni" with "alumna," which refers to a female graduate. "Alumni" is plural for a group, typically including both genders. Tip: Remember "alumni" is for multiple graduates, while "alumna" is singular for females.