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carbine
Definition:
(nou) light automatic rifle
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Common mistakes of carbine pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-BEEN" instead of "CAR-bine". The correct pronunciation is /ˈkɑːr.baɪn/ in US English and /ˈkɑː.bɪn/ in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers use an "ee" sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "car-been". This is incorrect. The first syllable should have the "ah" sound, as in /ˈkɑːr/. Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is pronouncing "carbine" with a hard "t" sound, resulting in "car-binet". The correct ending is a soft "n" sound, /baɪn/. Tip: Focus on the "bine" part, which rhymes with "line".
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some learners stress the second syllable too much, saying "car-bine" with equal emphasis. The correct pronunciation has a strong first syllable and a weaker second one, /ˈkɑːr.baɪn/. Tip: Practice saying the first syllable louder and longer.
- Mispronouncing as a two-syllable word: Some people say "car-bine" as if it has two distinct syllables. However, it should sound more like one fluid word, /ˈkɑːr.baɪn/. Tip: Say it quickly to connect the syllables smoothly.