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attic
Definition:
(nou) floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage (nou) the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia (nou) informal terms for a human head (nou) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈætɪk
Examples:
The family all slept in the attic loft of the one room house.
The player chases Tweety from the living room all the way to the attic.
I found ware in my attic.
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Common mistakes of attic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "at-TIC" instead of the correct "AT-tic" (ˈætɪk). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Pronouncing the "a" sound incorrectly: Many people pronounce the "a" in "attic" as "ah" instead of the correct short "a" sound (ˈæ). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right "a" sound.
- Over-emphasizing the "t": Some learners may pronounce the "t" in "attic" too harshly, sounding like "at-tick." The correct pronunciation is softer, with a single "t" sound (ˈætɪk). Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between the syllables.
- Ignoring the second syllable: Some might say "at" only, neglecting the second syllable completely. The full pronunciation is "AT-tic" (ˈætɪk). Tip: Always ensure both syllables are articulated clearly for better understanding.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "attic" with "antic," leading to mispronunciation. "Attic" has the stress on the first syllable (ˈætɪk), while "antic" stresses the second syllable (ˈæntɪk). Tip: Pay attention to the context to differentiate between these words.