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camera
Definition:
(nou) equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) (nou) television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæmərə
Examples:
Photo is the modern art and the camera is the brush.
With the camera, photos with the best quality are of the ones taken outdoors.
At the end of the video, Julian Casablancas spits at the camera lens.
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Common mistakes of camera pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-MER-a" /kæˈmɛr.ə/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "CAM-era" /ˈkæm.ə.rə/. Tip: Practice saying "CAM" louder to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "camera" with an "e" sound as in "bed," resulting in "cam-er-a" /ˈkæm.ər.ə/. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the second syllable: "cam-er-a" /ˈkæm.ə.rə/. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a softer, neutral sound.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "camera" to two syllables, saying "camra" /ˈkæm.rə/. However, "camera" has three syllables: "cam-er-a" /ˈkæm.ə.rə/. Tip: Break it down into three parts when practicing.
- Final "a" sound: Some learners pronounce the last "a" as a long "a" sound, saying "camera" like "cameray" /ˈkæm.ə.reɪ/. The correct pronunciation ends with a short "a" sound: "camera" /ˈkæm.ə.rə/. Tip: Focus on keeping the final syllable short and soft.
- Overemphasis on "m": A frequent error is overemphasizing the "m" sound, making it sound like "cammara" /ˈkæm.mə.rə/. The correct pronunciation is smoother with a lighter "m": "camera" /ˈkæm.ə.rə/. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to achieve a natural flow.