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amphitheater
Definition:
(nou) a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) (nou) an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæmfiˌθɪətə
Examples:
It is the largest amphitheater in the United States.
Restoration of the amphitheater has begun.
Everyone was heading to the amphitheater to watch the entertainment.
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Common mistakes of amphitheater pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "am-ˌpɪθ-ɪ-ˈθiː-tər". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈam-fɪ-ˌθiː-ˌætər". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "am" when pronouncing "amphitheater".
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "ph" as "f" instead of "p" in "amphitheater", leading to "am-fɪ-ˈθiː-tər". The correct pronunciation is "ˈam-fɪ-ˌθiː-ˌætər". Tip: Focus on the "ph" sounding like "p" for clarity.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is reducing "amphitheater" to three syllables, saying "am-fi-theater". The correct pronunciation has five syllables: "ˈam-fɪ-ˌθiː-ˌætər". Tip: Break the word into parts to ensure each syllable is heard.
- Ending sound: Some speakers may drop the "t" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "amphithea-er". The correct ending is "ˈam-fɪ-ˌθiː-ˌætər". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" clearly at the end.
- Regional variations: In the UK, "amphitheater" is pronounced as "ˈam-fɪ-ˌθɪə-tə", differing from the US version. Tip: Familiarize yourself with regional pronunciations to adapt your speech accordingly.