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burial
Definition:
(nou) the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave (nou) concealing something under the ground
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈberɪəl
Examples:
A sepulchre, or sepulcher, is a type of tomb or burial chamber.
The burial chamber is located in the northwest corner of the tomb.
The Tomb of Cyrus is the burial place of the ancient Cyrus the Great of Persia.
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Common mistakes of burial pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "BUR-ial" /ˈbɛr.i.əl/ instead of the correct second-syllable stress. Tip: Remember to emphasize the second syllable: "burial" /ˈbɛr.i.əl/.
- Omitting vowels: Some speakers may drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "bur'l" instead of "burial" /ˈbɛr.i.əl/. Tip: Pronounce each syllable clearly to maintain the full sound.
- Confusing with similar words: It's common to confuse "burial" /ˈbɛr.i.əl/ with "burrial" or "baryal," which are incorrect. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in the second syllable to differentiate it.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "burial" with a long "a" sound, saying "bairial" instead of the correct "burial" /ˈbɛr.i.əl/. Tip: Use a short "e" sound in the first syllable to ensure accuracy.
- Blending syllables: People sometimes blend the syllables together too much, making it sound like "burrial." Tip: Keep the syllables distinct: "bur" /bɛr/ and "ial" /i.əl/ for clarity.