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celebrity
Definition:
(nou) a widely known person (nou) the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪˈlebrɪti
Examples:
He was a youngster celebrity.
They are yearning to be like a celebrity.
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Common mistakes of celebrity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ce-LEB-ri-ty" instead of the correct "CE-leb-ri-ty" (/səˈlɛb.rɪ.ti/ in US, /səˈlɛb.ər.ɪ.ti/ in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "celebrity" with an unclear "e" in the first syllable, sounding like "sel-eh-brity." The correct pronunciation is "CE-leb-ri-ty" with a schwa sound (/səˈlɛb.rɪ.ti/). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, saying "cele-bri-ty" instead of "celebrity." This mispronunciation may confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "celebrity" has four syllables: CE-leb-ri-ty.
- Ending sound: Some mispronounce the last syllable as "ty" (/ti/) instead of the correct "ty" (/ti/) in "celebrity." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure that the last syllable is pronounced softly and quickly.
- Linking sounds: Learners sometimes disconnect sounds, pronouncing "celebrity" as "ce-leb-ri-ty." This disrupts the flow of speech. Tip: Practice saying "celebrity" smoothly to enhance fluency.