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character
Definition:
(nou) an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) (nou) a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something (nou) the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions- Herbert Spencer (nou) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play (nou) a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) (nou) good repute (nou) a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability (nou) a written symbol that is used to represent speech (nou) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkærəktə
Examples:
The classes of the character is irrelevant, the role of the characters is not.
The involvement in the character of the role was total.
Because of this, the character was changed, and the role was recast.
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Common mistakes of character pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cha-ˈrac-ter". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkær-ɪk-tər" (US) and "ˈkɑːr-ɪk-tə" (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the "kær" part.
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some might pronounce "character" as "ˈkær-ktər" or "ˈkɑːr-ktə". This skips the middle syllable, which is essential for clarity. Tip: Practice saying "kær-ɪk" slowly to reinforce the middle sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The first vowel is often mispronounced as "æ" (like in "cat") instead of the correct "ɛ" (like in "bed"). This leads to a pronunciation like "ˈkɛr-ɪk-tər". Tip: Listen to native speakers to differentiate these sounds.
- Incorrect final "r": In some accents, learners may drop the "r" sound at the end, leading to "ˈkær-ɪk-tə" (UK). The "r" should be pronounced clearly in American English. Tip: Practice with words that end in "er" to improve your "r" pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "ch" sound: Some may say "ʧ" instead of the correct "k" sound at the beginning, leading to "ʧar-ɪk-ter". The correct pronunciation is "k" as in "cat". Tip: Focus on the "k" sound to avoid confusion with similar words.