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How to pronounce:
announcement
Definition:
(nou) a formal public statement (nou) a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈnaʊnsmənt
Examples:
The news disseminated the announcement.
The 'lack' of announcement of the results is becoming the news item.
The same news service includes footage of the announcement of the sale.
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Common mistakes of announcement pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-ˈnounce-ment". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ə-ˈnaʊn(t)s-mənt". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "na" part.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of "ə" as in "sofa". The correct pronunciation is "ə-ˈnaʊn(t)s-mənt". Tip: Practice the schwa sound "ə" for clarity.
- Overpronouncing "t": Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" in "announcement", leading to "an-ˈnounce-ment" with a distinct "t" sound. The correct form has a softer "t": "ə-ˈnaʊn(t)s-mənt". Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and connected to the preceding sound.
- Ignoring the "n" sound: Learners sometimes drop the "n" in the second syllable, saying "an-ˈounce-ment". The "n" is important for correct pronunciation: "ə-ˈnaʊn(t)s-mənt". Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "n" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: Some may incorrectly say "an-ˈnounce-ment" with a stressed last syllable. The last syllable should be unstressed: "ə-ˈnaʊn(t)s-mənt". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.