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anthracite
Definition:
(nou) a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈænθrəsaɪt
Examples:
He was engaged in the mining and shipping of anthracite coal.
The anthracite coal industry was the principal employer in the community.
The coal of some of the beds is bituminous, and of others anthracite.
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Common mistakes of anthracite pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-THRA-cite" instead of "AN-thra-cite". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈAN in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "anthracite" with a short "a", sounding like "an-THRA-sit". This is incorrect. Tip: The "a" in "anthracite" is pronounced as /æ/, similar to "cat".
- Overemphasizing the "c": It's common to overemphasize the "c" sound, pronouncing it like "an-thra-SIT". Tip: The "c" in "anthracite" is soft, and the correct pronunciation is /s/, as in "see".
- Dropping the last syllable: Some may truncate the word to "an-thra", omitting the final "cite". Tip: Ensure to articulate all syllables clearly; "anthracite" ends with /saɪt/, as in "sight".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "anthracite" with "anthracene", leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the differences; "anthracite" has a distinct first syllable stress and vowel sound.