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alumnus
Definition:
(nou) a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈlʌmnəs
Examples:
He is an alumnus of the Salve University.
He was an alumnus of the University of the Philippines.
Salas is an alumnus of the University of the Philippines.
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Common mistakes of alumnus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "a-LUM-nus" instead of the correct "AL-um-nus" (ˈæl.ʌm.nəs in US, ˈæl.ʌm.nəs in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "alumnus" with an "o" sound, saying "o-LUM-nus". This mispronunciation changes the vowel sound in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "a" as in "cat" for the first syllable.
- Omitting the final "s": A common mistake is to drop the final "s", pronouncing it as "alum". This alters the word's meaning and makes it incomplete. Tip: Always pronounce the final "s" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing "alumni": Learners often confuse "alumnus" with "alumni", saying "alum-NEE" instead of the correct "a-LUM-nai" (əˈlʌm.naɪ in US, əˈlʌm.naɪ in UK). Tip: Remember that "alumni" refers to multiple graduates, requiring a different pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some speakers overly stress the "n" in "alumnus", saying "a-lum-NUS". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "n" sound subtle and smooth to achieve a more native-like pronunciation.