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cathedral
Definition:
(nou) any large and important church (nou) the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈθiːdrəl
Examples:
The Dean of Christ Church is head of both the college and the cathedral.
The cathedral church of the archdiocese is the Cathedral of the Assumption.
The church is the primatial cathedral of the Americas.
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Common mistakes of cathedral pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "cathedral." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /kəˈθiː.drəl/ (US) and /kəˈθiː.drəl/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "the" part to get it right.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some may pronounce "cathedral" with exaggerated vowel sounds, making it sound unnatural. The vowels should be smooth and not overly drawn out. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to maintain natural flow.
- Omitting the "t" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "t" in "cathedral," leading to a pronunciation like /kəˈθiː.rəl/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "t" between the syllables.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the "ea" in "cathedral" as /ɛ/, resulting in "cɛthdral." The correct sound is /iː/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the proper vowel pronunciation.
- Ending with an unclear sound: Some may pronounce "cathedral" without clearly articulating the "l" at the end, sounding like /kəˈθiː.drə/. This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice finishing the word with a clear "l" sound.