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bombardier
Definition:
(nou) a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery (nou) the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə
Examples:
This suggests that much of the problem is attributable to the bombardier.
In the United States, the position of bombardier was held by an officer.
The copilot doubled as tail gunner, and the navigator as bombardier.
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Common mistakes of bombardier pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bombarDIer" instead of the correct "BOM-bar-dier" /bɒmˈbɑːrdɪər/ (UK) /bɑːmˈbɑrdɪr/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "a" in "bombardier" as a short "a" sound, saying "bam" instead of the correct "bom" /bɒm/ (UK) /bɑm/ (US). Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound in the first syllable.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is omitting the "ier" ending, resulting in "bombard" instead of "bombardier" /bɒmˈbɑːrdɪər/ (UK) /bɑːmˈbɑrdɪr/ (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "ier" clearly at the end.
- Syllable count: Some speakers mistakenly say "bombardier" with only three syllables, pronouncing it as "bom-bar-deer." Tip: Practice breaking it down into four distinct syllables: "BOM-bar-dier."
- Consonant clarity: Mispronouncing the "d" sound in "bombardier" as a softer "t" can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" distinctly to maintain clarity in communication.