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arboretum
Definition:
(nou) a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɑːbəˈriːtəm
Examples:
The arboretum is adjacent to the villa.
The arboretum is open to the public daily.
In 1958, she donated the arboretum to the township.
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Common mistakes of arboretum pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-BO-re-tum." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɑːr.bəˈriː.təm/ (UK) or /ˌɑr.bəˈri.t̬əm/ (US). Tip: Focus on saying "ree" more prominently.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "o" in "arboretum" as a long "o" sound, saying "ar-bor-EE-tum." The correct sound is a schwa /ə/, so it should sound like "ar-bə-REE-tum." Tip: Practice with "sofa" to master the schwa.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to say "arboretum" with only three syllables, like "ar-bor-tum." This omits the second syllable. The correct pronunciation has four syllables: /ˌɑːr.bəˈriː.təm/ (UK) or /ˌɑr.bəˈri.t̬əm/ (US). Tip: Break it down into "ar-bo-re-tum" for clarity.
- Final consonant sound: Learners often pronounce the final "m" too softly, saying "arboretu." The "m" should be clear and distinct. The correct pronunciation ends with /təm/. Tip: Emphasize the "m" as you finish the word to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on "arb": Some may overemphasize the "arb" at the beginning, making it sound like "AR-boretum." The stress should be on the third syllable instead. Tip: Keep "arb" light and focus on "ree" to sound more natural.