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anachronism
Definition:
(nou) something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred (nou) an artifact that belongs to another time (nou) a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈnækrənɪzəm
Examples:
That is the very definition of anachronism.
Additionally, the concept of regicide is an anachronism.
Is the entire numbering conceit an anachronism
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Common mistakes of anachronism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "an-ˈa-kron-ism". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "an-ˌa-ˈkron-ism". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "kron" to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "an" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation is "ə-nak" in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "uh-nak" to get the vowel sound right.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is dropping the "a" in the second syllable, leading to "an-ˈkron-ism". The full pronunciation is "an-ˌa-ˈkron-ism". Tip: Make sure to articulate each syllable clearly to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners sometimes pronounce the last syllable as "izm" instead of "ɪzəm". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɪzəm" in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "iz-uhm" to ensure clarity in the last syllable.
- Confusing similar words: Some may confuse "anachronism" with "anachronistic", leading to incorrect pronunciation. The former is "an-ˌa-ˈkron-ism", while the latter is "an-ˌa-kro-ˈnɪs-tɪk". Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to distinguish their sounds.