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cartography
Definition:
(nou) the making of maps and charts
Phonetic Transcription:
kɑːˈtɒɡrəfi
Examples:
It is the significance of stick charts to the history of cartography.
Geographers also study cartography.
Dee promoted the sciences of navigation and cartography.
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Common mistakes of cartography pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-ˈtog-raphy". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "car-ˌTOG-raphy". Tip: Practice saying "TOG" louder to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "a" in "cartography" as "ah" instead of the correct "ar" sound, leading to "cah-tog-raphy". The IPA is /kɑːˈtɒɡrəfi/ for UK and /kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfi/ for US. Tip: Focus on the "ar" sound similar to "car".
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to pronounce "cartography" as "car-tog-raphy", omitting the middle syllable. The full pronunciation is "car-ˌTOG-raphy". Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts to avoid skipping.
- Mispronouncing "g": Some learners say "cartog-raphy" without the correct "g" sound, making it sound incomplete. The proper pronunciation includes the "g" as in "go". Tip: Practice saying "tog" clearly to ensure the "g" is heard.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: A frequent error is to stress "raphy" too much, saying "car-tog-ˈraphy". The correct stress is on "TOG". Tip: Remember that "raphy" should be softer and less emphasized than "TOG".