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apostrophe
Definition:
(nou) address to an absent or imaginary person (nou) the mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɒstrəfi
Examples:
At the moment the apostrophe is winning.
At the moment, the apostrophe is winning.
It was the equivalent of the ASCII apostrophe.
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Common mistakes of apostrophe pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the first. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /əˈpɒstrəfi/ (UK) and /əˈpɑːstrəfi/ (US). Tip: Remember "apostrophe" starts with "a" stressed.
- Omitting the "o": Some may pronounce "apostrophe" as "apstrophy," dropping the "o." This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the "o": /əˈpɒstrəfi/ (UK) and /əˈpɑːstrəfi/ (US). Tip: Focus on enunciating each syllable clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "o" in "apostrophe" as a short vowel sound. The correct sound is a schwa /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the unstressed "o" to get it right.
- Confusing "ph" with "f": Some pronounce "apostrophe" with an "f" sound instead of "ph." The correct sound is /f/, as in "photo." Tip: Remember that "ph" in English usually sounds like "f."
- Inconsistent syllable count: Some learners may say "apostrophe" with three syllables instead of four. The correct syllable breakdown is a-pos-tro-phe: /əˈpɒs.trə.fi/ (UK) and /əˈpɑː.strə.fi/ (US). Tip: Clap for each syllable to maintain clarity.