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archaeologist
Definition:
(nou) an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst
Examples:
The site was never completely explored by the archaeologist.
Dr. Rusu is the main archaeologist in charge of the dig.
The Acropolis was explored by the French archaeologist Louis Robert in 1937.
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Common mistakes of archaeologist pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-kee-ˈol-o-gist". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable instead: "ar-ki-ˈɑː-lə-dʒɪst" (UK) or "ar-ki-ˈɑː-lə-dʒɪst" (US).
- Dropping the "h": A common mistake is omitting the "h" sound at the beginning, pronouncing it as "ar-kee-ˈol-o-gist". Tip: Always pronounce the initial "h" clearly as in "ˈhɑːr" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "archaeologist" as "æ" instead of "ɑː". Tip: Use the correct sound: "ˈɑː" in UK and "ɑː" in US. It helps to listen to native speakers.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners might think "archaeologist" has four syllables instead of five, saying "ar-kee-ˈol-gist". Tip: Break it down into five syllables: "ar-ke-ˈɑː-lə-gist" to improve pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some may pronounce the "g" as a hard "g" sound, saying "ar-kee-ˈol-gist". Tip: Use the soft "g" sound, as in "ˈdʒ", to sound more natural.