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amateur
Definition:
(nou) someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime (nou) an athlete who does not play for pay
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæmətə
Examples:
The players in the league are mostly amateur.
The opponent was the amateur team of Hungary.
The rest of the squad was constituted of amateur players.
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Common mistakes of amateur pronunciation
- Mixing up syllables: Many people pronounce "amateur" as "am-a-teur" instead of the correct "ˈæmətʃʊr" (US) or "ˈæmətjʊə" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable "am" and blend the rest smoothly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners say "amateur" with a long "a" sound, as in "day." The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound: "ˈæ" as in "cat." Tip: Practice the short "a" sound to avoid confusion.
- Stress placement error: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, saying "am-a-ˈteur." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈæ." Tip: Emphasize "am" while keeping the rest softer to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the final "r": In some accents, speakers pronounce "amateur" with a strong "r" at the end. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ˈæmətʃʊr" (US) or "ˈæmətjʊə" (UK). Tip: Keep the final sound light and avoid overpronouncing.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "amateur" with "amateurish," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Amateur" is pronounced "ˈæmətʃʊr" (US) or "ˈæmətjʊə" (UK), while "amateurish" has different stress. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their unique sounds.