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How to pronounce:
ardent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːdnt
Examples:
Barker was an ardent prohibitionist.
He was an ardent fan of the game.
Thanks to the ardent and vigilant supervision.
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Common mistakes of ardent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ar-DENT" instead of "AR-dent". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈɑr.dənt in US and ˈɑː.dənt in UK.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "a" as in "cat". The correct pronunciation is with an "ar" sound as in "car". Tip: Focus on the "ar" sound, pronounced as /ɑr/ in US and /ɑː/ in UK.
- Silent letters: Learners may mistakenly emphasize the "t" at the end of "ardent", leading to "ar-dent". Tip: Remember that the "t" is pronounced softly and is less emphasized, making it sound like "AR-dən".
- Overpronouncing the "d": Some might exaggerate the "d" sound, saying "ar-dent" too forcefully. Tip: Keep the "d" sound light and natural, blending it smoothly with the vowels around it.
- Ignoring the schwa: When saying "ardent", some learners overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in a flat pronunciation. Tip: Practice the second syllable with a light "ə" sound, as in "dən", to achieve a more accurate pronunciation.