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bibliophile
Definition:
(nou) someone who loves (and usually collects) books
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɪblɪəfaɪl
Examples:
Adamson was a close friend of Thomas Dibdin the antiquary and bibliophile.
He was an antiquary, bibliophile, scientist, botanist and fossil collector.
He was also active as a bibliophile.
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Common mistakes of bibliophile pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-BLI-o-phile." The correct pronunciation is "ˈbɪb.li.ə.faɪl" with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "i" in the first syllable as a long vowel, saying "bee." The correct sound is a short "i," as in "bit" /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "bib" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some may pronounce the "o" in the third syllable too strongly, like "bi-bli-o-FILE." The correct pronunciation is "faɪl" with a subtle "o." Tip: Focus on blending the "o" into the preceding syllable smoothly.
- Ignoring the "ph" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "ph" as "f," leading to "bib-li-o-file." The correct pronunciation is "faɪl," as in "file." Tip: Remember that "ph" in English often represents an "f" sound, but in this case, it forms part of the whole word.
- Incorrect final "e" sound: Some may mistakenly pronounce the final "e" as a separate syllable, saying "bi-bli-o-file-e." The correct pronunciation ends with "faɪl" without an additional "e" sound. Tip: Practice saying "file" quickly to avoid adding an extra syllable.