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celestial
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪˈlestɪəl
Examples:
In the field of astronomy, the sky is also called the celestial sphere.
A seraph is a celestial being in Jewish and Christian mythology.
Bertrand Russell uses the example of the celestial teapot.
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Common mistakes of celestial pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing "celestial" as /səˈlɛs.tɪ.əl/. However, the correct stress is on the third syllable: /səˈlɛs.tʃəl/. Tip: Focus on the "les" part for correct emphasis.
- Omitting the "t" sound: Some people might pronounce "celestial" as /səˈlɛs.ɪ.əl/, dropping the "t" entirely. This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember to clearly articulate the "t" sound between the syllables.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The first vowel in "celestial" can be mispronounced as /ɪ/ instead of /ə/. This makes the word sound unnatural. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure the first vowel is pronounced as a schwa sound.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final syllable: Some learners pronounce "celestial" with a final "al" sound as /əl/ instead of the correct /əl/. This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure the last syllable is pronounced clearly with a soft "al."
- Overemphasizing the initial "c": A common mistake is to pronounce "celestial" with a hard "c" sound, like /k/, resulting in /kəˈlɛs.tɪ.əl/. The correct pronunciation starts with a soft "c" sound. Tip: Focus on the "s" sound to start the word correctly.