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astronaut
Definition:
(nou) a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæstrənɔːt
Examples:
The warhead part open use to catches the spacecraft and the astronaut.
The astronaut was in fact an officer in the Navy.
The heartbroken astronaut shrugs and walks off.
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Common mistakes of astronaut pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "as-ˈtronaut". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈastronaut". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part: "AS-tronaut".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel sound, saying "as-trə-nawt" instead of "ˈastronaut". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound as in "cat" for clarity.
- Omitting syllables: Some might say "astronot", dropping the "aut" ending. This alters the word entirely. The correct pronunciation is "ˈastronaut". Tip: Always practice saying all syllables clearly to avoid omissions.
- Mispronouncing "aut": Learners sometimes pronounce "aut" as "oat", saying "astronote". This is incorrect. The proper sound is "aut" as in "caught". Tip: Practice saying "aut" separately to master the sound.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some may overemphasize the vowels, leading to "a-s-tron-a-uut". This can sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is smooth with less emphasis on the vowels. Tip: Focus on fluidity to improve overall pronunciation.