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ant
Definition:
(nou) social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
Phonetic Transcription:
ænt
Examples:
The larval stages of the insects mimics an ant.
An ant colony was the paradigmatic example.
By the way, beware of the ant liberation front.
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Common mistakes of ant pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "ant" with an "æ" sound, as in "cat" (/ænt/). In US English, it should be pronounced with an "ɑ" sound (/ænt/ for some regions, /ɑnt/ for others). Tip: Focus on producing a clear "a" sound, similar to "father."
- Omitting the final "t": A common mistake is dropping the "t" at the end, pronouncing it as "an" (/æn/). This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Make sure to emphasize the "t" sound clearly at the end.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable or treat "ant" as a two-syllable word. "Ant" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the first sound (/ænt/ or /ɑnt/). Tip: Practice saying "ant" as one complete sound.
- Confusing with "aunt": Some might pronounce "ant" like "aunt" (/ɑnt/), especially in regions where these words are pronounced the same. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "ant" has a short "a" sound, while "aunt" often has a different vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing in rapid speech: In fast conversation, some may slur "ant" into "an" or "and" (/ən/ or /ənd/). This can make the word unclear. Tip: Slow down your speech and articulate each sound distinctly, especially the "t."