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astronomical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl
Examples:
Supercluster is the astronomical assemblage.
The astronomical estimates are beside the point.
He was the teacher of the astronomical poet Aratus.
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Common mistakes of astronomical pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "as-tron-ˈo-mi-cal". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "as-trɒ-ˈnɒ-mi-cal" (UK) or "as-trə-ˈnɑː-mɪ-kəl" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the "na" in "astronomical".
- Skipping syllables: Some people may say "as-tron-mical", omitting the "o". This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "as-trə-ˈnɑː-mɪ-kəl" (US) or "as-trɒ-ˈnɒ-mi-cal" (UK). Tip: Pronounce each syllable clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in "astronomical" can be mispronounced, often as "ah" instead of "ə". This changes the word's clarity. The correct sound is a schwa: "as-trə-ˈnɑː-mɪ-kəl" (US) or "as-trɒ-ˈnɒ-mi-cal" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the "o" as a quick, soft sound.
- Confusing "c" sounds: Some may pronounce the "c" in "astronomical" like "k", leading to "as-tron-ˈo-mik-al". This is incorrect. The "c" should sound like "k" in "astronomical". Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" and "e" often sounds like "s", but here it is "k".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners sometimes stress the last syllable too much, saying "as-tron-o-mi-ˈcal". This is not standard. The correct stress pattern is on the third syllable: "as-trə-ˈnɑː-mɪ-kəl" (US) or "as-trɒ-ˈnɒ-mi-cal" (UK). Tip: Keep the final syllable softer and less emphasized.