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autonomous
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːˈtɒnəməs
Examples:
The autonomous challenge is the major event.
The autonomous status of the region was abolished.
Desired result is an autonomous diagnosing stethoscope.
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Common mistakes of autonomous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "au-ˈton-omous". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs" (UK) and "ɔːˈtɑː.nə.məs" (US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "ton" in "autonomous".
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "autonomous" as "æ" instead of the schwa sound "ə". This leads to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is "ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs" (UK) and "ɔːˈtɑː.nə.məs" (US). Tip: Focus on the relaxed sound of "a".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, resulting in "au-ˈton-əs". This alters the word's meaning. Ensure you pronounce all syllables: "ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs" (UK) and "ɔːˈtɑː.nə.məs" (US). Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing.
- Consonant confusion: Some learners might confuse the "t" and "d" sounds, pronouncing it as "au-ˈdon-ə-məs". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t": "ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs" (UK) and "ɔːˈtɑː.nə.məs" (US). Tip: Pay attention to the tongue position for "t".
- Intonation issues: Incorrect intonation can make "autonomous" sound unnatural, such as using a rising tone at the end. The word should have a falling intonation. Tip: Listen to native speakers to capture the correct intonation pattern.