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chamber
Definition:
(nou) a natural or artificial enclosed space (nou) an enclosed volume in the body (nou) a room where a judge transacts business (nou) a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly (nou) a room used primarily for sleeping
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃeɪmbə
Examples:
The bypass is from an inlet chamber to the space beyond the thermostat.
An antechamber and a storage chamber completed the set of interior rooms.
In a back room he discovers a soundproof torture chamber.
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Common mistakes of chamber pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cham-ˈber". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtʃeɪm.bər" (US) and "ˈtʃeɪm.bə" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "b": In "chamber", the "b" can be overly emphasized, leading to "ˈtʃeɪm.bər" sounding awkward. The "b" should be pronounced clearly but not exaggerated. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly with a light touch on the "b".
- Dropping the schwa: Some speakers may omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈtʃeɪm.r". This leads to a mispronunciation. The correct form includes the schwa: "ˈtʃeɪm.bər" (US) and "ˈtʃeɪm.bə" (UK). Tip: Remember to include the soft "er" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "chamber" with "chamberlain" or "chamberpot", leading to mispronunciation. "Chamber" should be pronounced distinctly as "ˈtʃeɪm.bər" (US) and "ˈtʃeɪm.bə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "chamber" in isolation to reinforce its unique sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel incorrectly, saying "ˈtʃæm.bər" instead of "ˈtʃeɪm.bər" (US) or "ˈtʃeɪm.bə" (UK). The correct vowel sound is a long "a" as in "day". Tip: Listen to native speakers for accurate vowel pronunciation.