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arsenal
Definition:
(nou) all the weapons and equipment that a country has (nou) a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms (nou) a place where arms are manufactured
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːsənəl
Examples:
The most important weapon of the Dacian arsenal was the falx.
It means the use of all the forces and weapons in the country's arsenal.
Lyon had most of the excess weapons in the arsenal secretly moved to Illinois.
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Common mistakes of arsenal pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ar-SEN-al" instead of the correct "AR-sen-al" (ˈɑr.sə.nəl in US, ˈɑː.sən.əl in UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable "AR".
- Missing vowel sounds: Some may skip the unstressed vowel in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "AR-snal". This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Remember to clearly articulate the "e" sound in "sen".
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: A common mistake is to stress the last syllable, saying "arsenal" as "arsen-AL" (ˈɑr.sə.nəl in US, ˈɑː.sən.əl in UK). Tip: Focus on keeping the stress on the first syllable, "AR".
- Mispronouncing the "a": Some learners pronounce the "a" in the first syllable too harshly, saying "AHR-senal". The correct pronunciation has a softer "a" sound. Tip: Practice saying "AR" with a relaxed mouth for clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "arsenal" with "arsenal" (the plural form), leading to incorrect pronunciation. Both have the same pronunciation, but context matters. Tip: Always clarify the context when using "arsenal" to avoid confusion.