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annual
Definition:
(nou) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year (nou) a reference book that is published regularly once every year
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈænjuəl
Examples:
The biggest event of the year is the annual Carnival.
That year he was declared supernumerary at the Methodists' annual conference.
The school holds an annual Athletic Banquet at the end of the year.
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Common mistakes of annual pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "annual" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation has a more open "æ" sound, as in /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (US) and /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "man" before "annual" to get the right vowel sound.
- Misplaced stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-NU-al". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (US) and /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "AN" when you say "annual" to master the stress pattern.
- Overlooking the "u": Learners often skip the "u" sound, pronouncing it like "an-al". The correct pronunciation includes the "u" sound, as in /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (US) and /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into syllables: "an" + "yu" + "al" to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- Final "l" sound confusion: Some speakers tend to drop the final "l" in "annual", making it sound incomplete. The "l" should be pronounced clearly as /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (US) and /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "all" after "annual" to reinforce the final "l" sound.
- Wrong syllable count: A common mistake is treating "annual" as a two-syllable word, pronouncing it as "an-yu". The correct pronunciation has three syllables: /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (US) and /ˈæn.ju.əl/ (UK). Tip: Count the syllables as you say "an-yu-al" to ensure you include all three.