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ceremony
Definition:
(nou) a formal event performed on a special occasion (nou) any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way (nou) the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈserɪməni
Examples:
The night before the wedding ceremony was sleepless.
The Ochai performs the wedding ceremony on the nuptial day fixed.
The parents are cheerful to oblige, and gladly arrange the wedding ceremony.
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Common mistakes of ceremony pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cer-e-'mo-ny" instead of the correct "ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni" (US) or "ˈsɛr.ə.mə.ni" (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Some might pronounce "ceremony" with exaggerated vowel sounds, leading to "ˈsiːr.əˌmoʊ.ni". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and clear, especially in unstressed syllables.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is omitting the middle syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈsɛr.moni". This changes the word's structure. Tip: Remember that "ceremony" has four distinct syllables; practice each one.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might use "e" sounds incorrectly, saying "ˈsɛr.əˌmeɪ.ni" instead of "ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni" (US) or "ˈsɛr.ə.mə.ni" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "o" sound in the third syllable; it should be a short "o".
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some may say "ceremony" with a long "ee" sound, resulting in "ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni" sounding like "ˈsɛr.əˌmi". Tip: The final "y" should sound like "ni", not "mee"; practice the ending to ensure clarity.