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cardinal
Definition:
(nou) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes (nou) the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order (nou) a variable color averaging a vivid red (nou) crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɑːdɪnəl
Examples:
He was patronized by the family of the cardinal Bernardino Cardinal Spada.
The cardinal bequeathed the diamond to the king.
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Common mistakes of cardinal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people stress the second syllable, saying "car-DI-nal" instead of "CAR-di-nal". Tip: Remember that in "cardinal", the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈkɑrdɪnəl/ in US and /ˈkɑːdɪnəl/ in UK.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some pronounce "cardinal" with a heavy "d" sound, leading to "car-din-al". Tip: The "d" in "cardinal" is softer; focus on the quick transition from "car" to "di".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "cardinal" as "cardnal", dropping the vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "i" clearly, as in /ˈkɑrdɪnəl/ for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the final "l": Some speakers say "cardin" instead of "cardinal", omitting the "l" sound. Tip: Practice ending the word with a clear "l" sound, as in /ˈkɑrdɪnəl/ to avoid confusion.
- Confusing "cardinal" with "cardinally": When using "cardinal" in sentences, some mistakenly emphasize it like "cardinally". Tip: Use the correct pronunciation of "cardinal" to maintain clarity, focusing on /ˈkɑrdɪnəl/.