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atonement
Definition:
(nou) compensation for a wrong (nou) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈtəʊnmənt
Examples:
Anselm himself went on to explicate the satisfaction view of atonement.
Christ made the atonement on the Cross.
The atonement is necessary for the rest of us.
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Common mistakes of atonement pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈtonement". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "a-ˈtonement". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ton" part.
- Overpronouncing vowels: A common mistake is to overly elongate the vowels, leading to "a-toh-ne-ment". In reality, the correct pronunciation is more concise: "a-ˈtoʊn.mənt" (US) or "ə-ˈtəʊn.mənt" (UK). Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp.
- Ignoring the final "t": Some speakers may drop the final "t", pronouncing it as "a-ˈnoʊ.mə". This is incorrect. The "t" is crucial in "atonement". Tip: Always articulate the "t" clearly at the end.
- Confusing syllable count: Some may mistakenly pronounce "atonement" as having three syllables, like "a-to-ne-ment". The correct pronunciation has only three: "a-ˈtoʊn.mənt" (US) or "ə-ˈtəʊn.mənt" (UK). Tip: Count the syllables carefully; it's three, not four.
- Mispronouncing the first syllable: Some learners may say "ˈa-tonement" instead of "a-ˈtonement". The first syllable should be a schwa sound. Tip: Practice saying "a" quickly to ensure it sounds like "uh".