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anniversary
Definition:
(nou) the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri
Examples:
They are about to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
His feast day is on the anniversary of his birthday on May 7.
The serial opened the tenth anniversary year of the series.
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Common mistakes of anniversary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-niv-ˈers-a-ry". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "an-niv-ˈers-a-ry". Tip: Practice saying "anniversary" slowly, emphasizing the "ˈers" part.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Some people skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "an-niv-ˈer-sary". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "an-niv-ˈər-sə-ry". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound, like "ə".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "i" in the first syllable, saying "ˈan-niv-ers-a-ry". The correct sound is a short "a": "an-niv-ˈers-a-ry". Tip: Focus on making the first vowel sound a clear short "a".
- Adding extra syllables: Some learners mistakenly add a syllable, pronouncing it as "an-niv-ˈer-sə-ry". The correct pronunciation has only five syllables: "an-niv-ˈers-a-ry". Tip: Count the syllables as you say the word to ensure accuracy.
- Confusing the "v" and "b" sounds: It's common to confuse the "v" sound, pronouncing it as "an-nib-ˈers-a-ry". The correct sound is "v": "an-niv-ˈers-a-ry". Tip: Practice differentiating between "v" and "b" by placing your teeth on your lower lip for "v".