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badminton
Definition:
(nou) a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbædmɪntən
Examples:
I love playing badminton.
The blue lines are those for the badminton court.
Below is the list of the winners at the Malaysia Open in badminton.
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Common mistakes of badminton pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bad-"MIN"-ton". The correct pronunciation is "BAD"-minton (ˈbæd.mɪn.tən) in US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Ignoring the "n": Some people pronounce "badminton" as "bad-mit-ton", omitting the "n" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "n" in the second syllable, "bad-"MIN"-ton". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure you include every sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "t" in "badminton", resulting in "bad-min-TON". The "t" should be softer, as in "bad-"MIN"-ton". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtlety in the "t" sound.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some learners say "bad-mint-on", mispronouncing the vowel in the second syllable. The correct vowel sound is a short "i" as in "sit", making it "bad-"MIN"-ton". Tip: Practice with similar words to master the vowel sounds.
- Skipping the final syllable: Some might say "badminton" as "bad-mint", leaving off the final "ton". The word should be pronounced with three syllables: "bad-"MIN"-ton". Tip: Break the word into syllables when practicing to ensure you pronounce them all.