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cemetery
Definition:
(nou) a tract of land used for burials
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsemətri
Examples:
His tomb was subsist in the cemetery.
The entrance to the passageway in the cemetery was disguised as his tomb.
The day after the funeral, the Nazis closed off the cemetery.
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Common mistakes of cemetery pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cem-e-ˈter-y". In "cemetery", the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɛr.i. Tip: Focus on saying "SEM" louder and clearer.
- Skipping syllables: Some may pronounce "cemetery" as "ˈsɛm.tər.i", omitting the second "e" sound. This can make it sound incomplete. Tip: Remember to pronounce all three syllables: "SEM-eh-ter-ee".
- Pronouncing "e" as "a": A common mistake is pronouncing the first "e" as "a", leading to "ˈsæm.ə.tər.i". This changes the word significantly. Tip: Ensure the first vowel sound is short and clear, as in "sɛm".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may use a long "e" sound, saying "ˈsiː.mə.tər.i". In "cemetery", the "e" is a short vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying "SEM" with a short "e" to get it right.
- Ignoring the "r": A frequent error is not pronouncing the "r" in the second syllable, resulting in "ˈsɛm.ɪ.te.ri". The "r" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Focus on the "ter" part, making sure to articulate the "r".