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aquarium
Definition:
(nou) a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkweəriəm
Examples:
Naturally, the larger the aquarium, the better the fish will be.
In the Philippines, in the aquarium trade, it is called the janitor fish.
Penguins waddled through the aquarium.
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Common mistakes of aquarium pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-QUA-ri-um" instead of the correct "A-qua-ri-um" (ˈə.kwɛr.i.əm in US, ˈæ.kweə.ri.əm in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "aquarium" as "ah" instead of the correct "uh" sound (ˈə.kwɛr.i.əm). Tip: Practice saying "uh" as in "cup" to get it right.
- Missing the "qu" sound: Some may pronounce "aquarium" without emphasizing the "qu," resulting in "aarium." This omits the important "kw" sound (ˈə.kwɛr.i.əm). Tip: Focus on the blend "kw" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners sometimes add extra emphasis on the last syllable, saying "aquari-UM." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending (ˈə.kwɛr.i.əm). Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers might drop the "r" sound in "aquarium," leading to "aqua-ium." This alters the intended pronunciation (ˈə.kwɛr.i.əm). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the correct flow.