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antiquity
Definition:
(nou) the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe (nou) extreme oldness (nou) an artifact surviving from the past
Phonetic Transcription:
ænˈtɪkwəti
Examples:
He wasn't just an imitator of the Classical antiquity.
The face and head are idealized, recalling the style of classical antiquity.
In the antiquity, the territory was part of the province Noricum.
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Common mistakes of antiquity pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ˈti-kwɪ-ti". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "an-ˈtɪ-kwɪ-ti". Tip: Remember to emphasize "tɪ" when pronouncing "antiquity".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "æn" instead of "an". The correct pronunciation is "an" as in "and" /æn/ (US) or /an/ (UK). Tip: Focus on a clear "an" sound to avoid confusion.
- Omitting syllables: People often say "an-ti-kwit" by dropping the final syllable. The full pronunciation is "an-ˈtɪ-kwɪ-ti". Tip: Make sure to articulate each syllable clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mixing up the "q" sound: Some might pronounce the "q" as a "k" sound, saying "an-tik-wi-ti". The "q" in "antiquity" is pronounced as "kw". Tip: Practice saying "kw" to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Blending syllables: Some may run the syllables together, saying "antiquity" as "an-ti-kwi-ti". The correct separation is "an-ˈtɪ-kwɪ-ti". Tip: Pause slightly between syllables to help clarify the pronunciation.