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colonial
Definition:
(nou) a resident of a colony
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈləʊnɪəl
Examples:
As a musicologist, he investigated the history of colonial music.
Bullock wagons were important in the colonial history of Australia.
The arrival of Europeans began the colonial history of the United States.
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Common mistakes of colonial pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "co-ˈlo-nial" instead of the correct "ˈco-lo-nial". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the "o" in "colonial" as a long vowel, saying "co-ˈlo-nial" instead of the correct short "o" sound as in "hot". Tip: Practice saying the "o" as a short vowel, like in "cot".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "co-nial" instead of "co-ˈlo-nial". Tip: Clearly articulate all syllables to avoid this error.
- Ending "l" sound: Learners may pronounce the final "l" too softly, saying "co-lo-ni-ah" instead of the correct "co-lo-ˈni-al". Tip: Ensure the "l" is pronounced clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: Some say "colonial" with an "e" sound, resulting in "co-lo-ˈne-al". The correct pronunciation is "co-lo-ˈni-al". Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in the last syllable, as in "see".